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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Tennessee Senate Bill
Local Education Agencies - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Religious Freedom Act," which authorizes a local board of education to open a meeting of the board with a prayer led by a member of the board as long as the prayer does not require participation of any person in attendance at the meeting and no person is harassed or coerced to participate in the prayer. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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Senate • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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