SB 811 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Education, Curriculum - As enacted, enacts the "Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 811, the "Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act," requires Tennessee public schools to teach social media safety to students in grades 6-12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. It mandates curriculum covering mental health impacts, cyberbullying identification, safe usage practices, and evaluating AI-generated misinformation, while allowing limited parental opt-outs for instruction. Schools must also block student social media access during school hours except for teacher-approved educational use beginning in 2025-2026. The bill directly affects all public schools and charter schools serving grades 6-12, with curriculum developed by the state education department by 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Total actions
11
Key actions
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Committee
5
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Powers
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