Tag: Tennessee schools

Bill Seeking To Regulate Flags In Tennessee Schools Progressing In Senate

Image Credit: FatCamera / i Stock The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A bill regarding flags that are approved for display in Tennessee public schools has made significant headway in the Tennessee House, while the corresponding Senate Bill 1722 (SB1722), sponsored by Sen. Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28), has been placed on the Senate Education Committee […]

House Education Administration Committee Passes Tennessee Private School Handgun Law

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The House Education Administration Committee heard legislation that would allow private schools in Tennessee to create their own policies for allowing handguns on campus. State Representative Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood-District 61) explained that House Bill 1631 (HB1631) clarifies that “a private school serving students in any of the […]

Bill That Would Ban Pride Flags In Tennessee Public School Classrooms Passes In House Committee

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – Following a “contentious” hearing in the House K-12 Education Subcommittee earlier this month, a bill to ban pride flags in public school classrooms was passed in the full House Education Administration Committee this week. House Bill 1605 (HB1605) is sponsored by Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood-District […]

Senate Education Committee Passes Bill Requiring AI Policies For Tennessee Public Schools

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Legislation that will require Tennessee public schools and universities to establish policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) will move on to the full Senate for voting after being passed by the Education Committee. Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28) presented Senate Bill 1711 (SB1711), which would […]

House Committee Passes Bill Requiring AI Policies For Tennessee Public Schools

Image: Rep. Scott Cepicky Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The House Government Operations Committee moved forward with legislation that would require Tennessee’s public schools and universities to create policies for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Representative Scott Cepicky (R-Culleoka-District 64) presented House Bill 1630 (HB1630) which would require all […]