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Yes: 203 • No: 34
TennesseeHB 1188114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discrimination in educational institutions.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Education
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Civil rights coordinators and reporting
By July 1, 2025, the state education department must name a Title VI coordinator for K–12 schools. Each public college must name its own Title VI coordinator. Schools must report antisemitic incidents and complaints to their coordinator. Coordinators must investigate, notify schools in writing if violations are found, and schools have 60 days to fix problems. If not fixed, the coordinator reports to the attorney general and reporter, and must file a yearly antisemitism report by June 30 to the attorney general and reporter and the General Assembly.
No discrimination in Tennessee public education
The law bans discrimination in public schools and colleges based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion. Students cannot be excluded or denied program benefits, and employees cannot be denied jobs or job benefits for these reasons. Admissions rules cannot limit access by race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion. All classes and programs must be open to all students, with allowed programs for English learners, gifted students, students with disabilities, or special talents. Guidance, counseling, and financial‑help services must be provided the same way to every student.
Stop antisemitic harassment in schools
Public schools and colleges must prohibit antisemitic harassment and discrimination against students and employees. They must add the law’s definition of antisemitism to their conduct and anti‑discrimination rules and enforce protections consistent with Title VI and federal guidance. Schools are encouraged to offer antisemitism awareness training and Jewish American Heritage lessons; these are optional.
Campus speech rules and safeguards
Schools must set reasonable time, place, and manner rules for speech to keep order and protect students’ rights. Criticism of Israel, similar to criticism of any other country, is not antisemitic under this law. The law must be applied consistent with the First Amendment and Title VI and cannot reduce free‑speech rights.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Scott Cepicky
Republican • House
Jeremy Faison
Republican • House
Debra Moody
Republican • House
Jay D. Reedy
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/7/2025
Yes: 30 • No: 1
House vote • 4/7/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/7/2025
Yes: 79 • No: 11
House vote • 4/7/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/7/2025
Yes: 73 • No: 22
House vote • 4/1/2025
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2025
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
4/28/2025Pub. Ch. 293
4/28/2025Signed by Governor.
4/24/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/16/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/14/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/10/2025HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/8/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 1, PNV 1
4/7/2025SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0276)
4/7/2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/7/2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/7/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/7/2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 79, Nays 11, PNV 1
4/7/2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
4/7/2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0232)
4/7/2025HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
4/3/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/3/2025
4/2/2025HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/1/2025HousePlaced on cal. Education Committee for 4/1/2025
3/26/2025HouseAction def. in Education Committee to 4/1/2025
3/25/2025HousePlaced on cal. Education Committee for 3/25/2025
3/19/2025HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
3/18/2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
3/12/2025HouseAction Def. in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
3/11/2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
3/5/2025House
Bill Text
HA0232 (Substitute)
4/7/2025
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0276
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