SB2298

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to library collections.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2298 amends library collection policies to prevent removal of materials under evaluation.

Tennessee SB2298 modifies the Tennessee Code to ensure that library collections cannot remove materials currently under evaluation by local boards of education, public charter school governing bodies, or the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission until a formal decision is made by these entities. This change aims to maintain the integrity of the evaluation process by preventing premature removal of materials. The act also includes a technical amendment to correct a reference in the code. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Mar 12

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

Mar 11

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026