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Board adopts policy revisions to comply with recent state laws; administrators recommend waiving second readings
Summary
The Franklin Special District School Board approved first readings of a broad set of policy revisions—many based on new state laws and TSBA model language—including updates on service animals, records access, virtual education, library materials and internet use, and definitions tied to anti-discrimination requirements.
The Franklin Special District School Board adopted first readings for a slate of policy revisions the administration said are required by recently passed state laws and updated model policies from the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA).
Doctor Snowden told trustees that legislators passed numerous education-related bills this session and that the district is recommending adoption of policies required by law. He said, “A lot of the policies [are] as required by law, just TSBA's interpretation of what that law means.” The administration proposed adopting required policies on first reading and waiving the second reading for efficiency, while allowing the board to request a full second reading where members preferred.
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