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Committee clears optional hunter-education course for schools
Summary
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.
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.
Sponsor said any course would need approval from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to ensure hunter-safety standards. "The goal is to expand educational opportunities while maintaining appropriate oversight and safety requirements," the sponsor said (Lawmaker (Speaker 10)). The committee called the question and the clerk recorded 15 ayes, 0 nays and 1 present not voting; the bill was moved to calendar and rules.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 416, topfinish SEG 454.
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