Text of TN HB 821 (2010)
As introduced, prohibits the teaching of or furnishing of materials on human sexuality other than heterosexuality in public school grades K-8. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10.
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HOUSE BILL 821
By Campfield
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49,
Chapter 6, Part 10, relative to education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-1005, is amended by adding
the following as new subsection (c) and by relettering the existing subsection (c) accordingly:
(c)(1) The general assembly recognizes the sensitivity of certain subjects that are
best explained and discussed in the home. Human sexuality is an immensely complex
subject with enormous societal, scientific, psychiatric and historical implications that are
best understood by children with sufficient maturity to grasp such issues.
(2) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no public elementary or middle school shall
provide any instruction or materials discussing sexual orientation other than
heterosexuality.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring
it.