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SRC revises Bible-as-literature elective; counsel says course must be nonsecatarian
Summary
The SRC updated proposed Bible-as-literature standards Oct. 7, 2025 and asked staff to add statutory language clarifying the course must be taught objectively and non-devotionally under TCA 49-6-1026, according to the board's general counsel.
The Tennessee State Board of Education Standards Recommendation Committee spent a substantial portion of its Oct. 7, 2025 electronic meeting revising proposed 'Bible as literature' elective standards and seeking legal guidance to ensure statutory compliance.
Staff noted the existing Bible elective had not been revised since 2009 and flagged a state statute that requires the course to be taught 'in an objective and non-devotional manner' and 'not include…
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