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The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] –
The House Education Instruction Subcommittee is scheduled to hear a bill which would require public schools to educate students on the dangers of child trafficking Wednesday, Feb. 11.
HB1527, sponsored by Rep. Jake McCalmon (R-Franklin-District 63) would require schools to provide instruction in child trafficking awareness and prevention to students in grades K-12 through health education instead of through a family life curriculum.
The bill’s text notes that schools must ensure all instruction “is age-and-grade-appropriate and advances each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building”.
It also necessitates school boards and governing bodies of charter schools submit a plan for the required instruction to the commissioner of education, make the plans publicly available on their websites, and send a report to the commissioner by July 1 verifying the instruction took place.
Should the legislation be passed, the new requirements would take effect for the 2026-27 school year.
The Senate companion bill, SB1710, is carried by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and is still awaiting a date before the Senate Education Committee.
To contact members of the House Education Instruction Subcommittee with your thoughts on this bill, use the information below:
Rep.scott.cepicky@capitol.tn.gov
Rep.jody.barrett@capitol.tn.gov
Rep.gloria.johnson@capitol.tn.gov
Rep.aron.maberry@capitol.tn.gov
Rep.scott.cepicky@capitol.tn.gov; rep.jody.barrett@capitol.tn.gov; rep.chris.hurt@capitol.tn.gov; rep.gloria.johnson@capitol.tn.gov; Rep.aron.maberry@capitol.tn.gov; rep.jay.reedy@capitol.tn.gov;
About the Author: Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
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