Parental Rights in Tennessee
Tennessee Parental Rights News
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The Tennessee Department of Education issued a letter this weekend completely withdrawing child wellbeing guidance that last week caused a tremendous outcry due to parental rights and family privacy concerns. That letter, addressed to the Tennessee legislature and forwarded to us by one of our friends there, is attached here. Last week’s policy guidance, created…
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Tennessee State Law and Parental Rights
Protected
Tennessee Senate Bill 2749 was signed into law on May 28, 2024.
Tennessee also has numerous laws on the books that provide support to parental rights.
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Tennessee Courts and Parental Rights
Affirming
Tennessee courts have repeatedly recognized the liberty of parents to oversee the care of their children as a fundamental right. However, this precedent is subject to change.
In re Angela E., 303 S.W.3d 240 (Tenn. 2010), the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that the Tennessee Constitution [Art. 1, § 8] gives parents a right of privacy to care for their children without unwarranted state intervention unless there is a substantial danger of harm to the child.