HB1886

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to acceptable uses of technology provided by public schools.

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Tennessee HB1886 mandates public schools to adopt internet acceptable use policies.

Tennessee HB1886 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to adopt internet acceptable use policies. These policies must include internet safety protocols, guidelines for parent communication, rules for student email use, and safeguards against harmful content. Schools must evaluate and update these policies twice a year. The bill also mandates annual audits to ensure compliance with the policies and requires notification to parents if a student violates the policy.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 26

Pub. Ch. 992

May 26

Effective date(s) 07/01/2027

May 19

Signed by Governor.