Prohibits schools from taking legal action that would infringe upon First Amendment rights (SB 3060 and HB 3266)
BILL
Full Text: Senate Bill 3060 House Bill 3266 Amendments: HA0717 Sponsor(s): Summerville in the Senate; Johnson in the HouseSUMMARY
As introduced, prohibits LEAs, school administrators and educators from taking action that infringes on or waives first amendment rights of school personnel or students without written consent of those who would be affected. – Amends TCA Title 49.
STATUS
Victory for the Family!
Senate: Substituted the amended House version of this bill and abopted on 03/22/2012.
House: Adopted as amended on 3/22/2012. Signed by Governor and effective on 4/17/2012.
FACT’S ANALYSIS
The bill would try to make clear that school boards cannot enter into settlement agreements in response to suits by organizations like the ACLU if the agreement would infringe the First Amendment Rights of students or teachers.
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