Tag: Mental Health

Tennessee Parental Rights Bill Now In Limbo

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A bill sponsored by Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17) has been assigned to the General Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee with no date set for it to be considered again.  In summary, Senate Bill 0620 (SB0620) “As introduced, enacts the “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities […]

Controversial Ideology, Religion, Poor Student Discipline Paving Way For Education Savings Accounts And Public School Exodus

Second in a series of reports Image Credit: Skyler Ewing / Pexels By David Seal [Special to The Tennessee Conservative] – Religious beliefs and gender-based ideology are contributing to the exodus. When it comes to religion, parents are generally divided between two groups, the group that wants Christian values and organized prayer back in classrooms, […]

Tennessee Bill Filed To Expand Mandatory Reporting Laws Reminiscent Of Special Session Red Flag Discussions

Image Credit: iStock The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill has been filed by Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville-District 14) that expands the current law requiring mental health professionals to report the possibility of potential violent acts by their patients.  According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, “Most states have laws that […]