HB 768 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires public charter schools to adopt an internet acceptable use policy in the same manner required for LEAs; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from tracking or monitoring a person's use of a personal electronic device on school property, except for instances in which a student uses such device during a test. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 768 requires public charter schools in Tennessee to adopt internet acceptable use policies identical to those mandated for traditional school districts. It prohibits all schools (including charter schools) from tracking or monitoring students' use of personal electronic devices on school property, except when devices are used during tests. The bill amends Tennessee law to ensure consistent rules for both school districts and public charter schools regarding device monitoring. It directly affects all public K-12 schools in Tennessee by standardizing device policy requirements and limiting monitoring practices. The law would take effect July 1, 2025, if passed.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
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Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
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Feb 6, 2025
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P2C, ref. to Education Committee
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Feb 5, 2025
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Intro., P1C.
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