Youth Law Center

Tennessee Year-Round Boarding School Bill Passes Senate Despite Concerning Issues

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – Proposed legislation that would allow year-round boarding schools to be created in Tennessee for “at risk” youth passed in the Senate yesterday despite concerning issues with the bill. Senate Bill 2820 (SB2820) sponsored by Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin-District 18) was amended to exclude the enrollment […]

Year-Round Boarding Schools Bill Undermining Parental Rights Continues To Gain Momentum In Tennessee House

Image: HB2922’s co-sponsor Rep. William Slater presents the legislation to the House Government Operations Committee. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill that would create year-round boarding schools serving “at risk” youth in Tennessee continues to gain momentum despite concerns over the lack of involvement in such schools by parents. […]