‘Pitting One Group Against Another’: Tennessee Asks Disabled Adults To Make Way For Foster Kids
Families Say They Feel Pressured By Tennessee State Officials Who Emphasize The Needs Of Children In State Custody Over Disabled Adults.
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Governor Lee Signs Law Removing Public Access To Autopsies Of Minors Who Are Victims Of Violent Crime
Governor Bill Lee Has Signed A New Law That Will Prevent Autopsies For Minors Who Are Victims Of Violent Crimes From Becoming Part Of Public Record.
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Governor Lee Signs Law Expediting Parental Rights Termination For “Substantial Non-Compliance”
Governor Bill Lee Signed Legislation Thursday That Will Require The Department Of Children’s Services To Expedite The Termination Of Parental Rights For “Substantial Non-Compliance.”
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Tennessee Caption Bill That Changes Definition Of “Informed Consent” Will Enable DCS To Vaccinate Foster Kids Without Parental Consent
The Tennessee General Assembly Has Advanced A Bill That Would Add Language To The State’s Clarification Act, Making Allowances For Someone Other Than A Biological Parent To Give Consent For Medical Procedures, Including Vaccinations, For Children.
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Tennessee House Committee Passes Bill Allowing Unvaccinated Families To Foster, Adopt
A Bill That Would Remove Vaccination Requirements When Approving Potential Tennessee Foster And Adoptive Homes Was Passed By The House Civil Justice Committee On Wednesday.
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Bill Allowing Unvaccinated Families To Foster & Adopt Passes In Tennessee House Subcommittee By Voice Vote
A Bill To Combat Current Vaccine Requirements By Allowing Moral And Religious Exemptions For Tennessee Families Who Want To Foster Or Adopt Children Under 18 Months Old And/Or Children With Significant Medical Needs Has Been Passed In The House Children And Family Affairs Subcommittee.
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Watson Champions Bill Allowing Unvaccinated Families To Adopt Kids In Tennessee (Update 2.26.24)
A Tennessee Bill, Sponsored By Senator Bo Watson And Representative Ron Gant, Would End Current Vaccine Rules For Families Fostering Or Adopting Babies Under 18 Months Old And Kids With Significant Medical Needs, Based On The Families’ Moral Or Religious Objections.
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Bill Would Prohibit Tennessee Dept. of Children’s Services From Forcing Gender Identity Beliefs On Foster & Adoptive Families (Update 2.16.24)
New Tennessee Legislation Would Protect Foster And Adoptive Families From Being Forced To Support Policies That Go Against The Family’s Religious Beliefs Regarding Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity.
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They’re Coming For Our Children (Op-Ed)
According To Dr. Jamison Taylor, Senior Fellow At The American Family Association, The Biden Administration’s Newly Proposed Guidelines Known As “The Safe And Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements;” May Prevent Children From Being Placed In Homes Of Devout Christians, Jews And Muslims.
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Governor’s Office Of Faith-Based Initiatives To Receive $1.2M In Taxpayer Money
Governor Lee’s Office Of Faith-Based And Community Initiatives Is Set To Receive A Recurring Annual Amount Of $1.2 Million In Direct Taxpayer Money For The First Time This Year.
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