23. Textbook Transparency Act: SB1034/HB1513 (Public Chapter 341)
Textbooks – As enacted, enacts the “Textbook Transparency Act,” which revises provisions governing textbooks and instructional materials. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 22.
This bill requires a publisher of textbooks or instructional materials approved by the state board for local adoption must provide each LEA with a link to the textbooks or materials. Each LEA must then either:Â
1) Post on their website the links provided by publishers; orÂ
2) Identify on their website the name and publisher of textbook depository’s website where the textbooks or instructional materials may be accesses.
Effective Date July 1, 2021
27. Curriculum to be posted on LEA’s website: SB1147/ HB210 (Public Chapter TBD)Â
Education, Curriculum – As introduced, requires an LEA to public curriculum implemented pursuant to standards adopted by the state board on the LEA’s website; requires the LEA to update the website with any changes made to the curriculum at the beginning of each semester. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2.
This bill requires LEAs to publish their curriculum on their website and update the website of any curriculum changes at the beginning of each semester. “Curriculum” means a list of the courses available to students enrolled in the LEA, accompanied by a course description and a list of the materials that will be used to provide instruction for the course.Â
Effective Date: July 1, 2022 (Applies to 2022-2023 school year and each school year thereafter)
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