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.
SB 121 requires public charter schools in Tennessee to adopt internet acceptable use policies identical to those mandated for traditional school districts (LEAs). It directly affects all public schools, including charter schools, by prohibiting them from tracking or monitoring students' personal electronic device usage on school property - except during testing. The bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly include charter schools in all relevant provisions and clarifies that monitoring is only permitted when a student uses a device during an exam. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Jan 14, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Adam Lowe
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