Committee clears optional hunter-education course for schools
Mar 3, 2026
House Bill 2,588 was advanced to calendar and rules; the bill would allow local school districts and public charter schools to offer state-approved hunter education as an optional part of PE/health/safety instruction for grades 5–12, with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency approval.
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The committee voted to advance House Bill 2,588, which would permit—but not require—local school districts and public charter schools to offer a state-approved hunter education course to students in grades 5–12 as part of physical education, health, or safety instruction.
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