SB1209

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discrimination in educational institutions.

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Tennessee SB1209 amends state law to prohibit discrimination in public education institutions based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex.

Tennessee SB1209 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to strengthen protections against discrimination in public education institutions. The bill mandates that public institutions of education, including local education agencies, public charter schools, and public institutions of higher education, must not exclude or deny benefits to students or employees based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 293

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

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