Tennessee SB1235 removes racial diversity requirements for state boards and prohibits race-based policies.
Tennessee SB1235 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code to remove requirements for racial diversity among board members and prohibit race-based policies for state entities. The bill deletes language mandating that at least one board member be from a racial minority and bans policies like affirmative action or racial quotas. It also prohibits using race or ethnicity in board membership decisions. The bill establishes a private cause of action for violations, allowing plaintiffs to seek damages and injunctive relief. The state waives sovereign immunity for such actions.
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