Tennessee SB0937 protects free speech rights of students, faculty, employees, and contractors in public schools and institutions of higher education.
Tennessee SB0937 amends state law to protect the free speech rights of students, faculty, employees, and contractors in public schools and institutions of higher education. It prohibits these individuals from being required to use preferred names or pronouns that conflict with their legal names or sex. The bill also allows those affected to sue for injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees if their rights are violated. The act emphasizes that individuals should not be compelled to affirm beliefs with which they disagree.
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