Education - As introduced, makes various changes to the categories of individuals who are not required to use a preferred pronoun, and for whom a preferred pronoun can be disregarded, if the pronoun is inconsistent with the person's biological sex; makes various changes to the civil liability and adverse action protections as it relates to the use of, or the refusal to use, a pronoun or preferred pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 1252 modifies Tennessee school policies regarding pronoun usage in public schools and school districts. It expands the definition of individuals covered to include students alongside teachers and staff, stating that preferred pronouns may be disregarded if inconsistent with a person’s biological sex. The bill adjusts civil liability protections and adverse action rules, specifying that schools are not liable for refusing to use a preferred pronoun when it conflicts with biological sex. This directly affects students, teachers, and school employees in Tennessee public schools.