Tennessee HB1051 amends educational materials policies to ensure suitability for students and protect against exclusion based on origin or viewpoint.

Tennessee HB1051 amends Tennessee Code to establish the "Freedom to Read Act," which mandates local education agencies and public charter schools to adopt policies for reviewing library materials. These policies must include procedures for receiving feedback from students, parents, or employees regarding library materials. Schools must review materials to ensure they are suitable for students' age and maturity levels. Materials cannot be excluded based on the creator's origin, background, or views, or due to partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval.

Tennessee HB1051 amends educational materials policies to ensure suitability for students and protect against exclusion based on origin or viewpoint.

Tennessee HB1051 amends Tennessee Code to establish the "Freedom to Read Act," which mandates local education agencies and public charter schools to adopt policies for reviewing library materials. These policies must include procedures for receiving feedback from students, parents, or employees regarding library materials. Schools must review materials to ensure they are suitable for students' age and maturity levels. Materials cannot be excluded based on the creator's origin, background, or views, or due to partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval.