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SB 1066

Education, State Board of - As introduced, requires the state board to publish the curriculum implemented for the statewide drug abuse resistance education (DARE) program on the state board's website. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee must publish its DARE program curriculum online to increase transparency and allow public review of drug education content taught in state schools.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1066

Legislative bill overview

SB 1066 mandates that Tennessee's State Board of Education publicly post the curriculum used in the statewide Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program on its website. This is a transparency requirement for an existing educational program that operates in schools across the state.

Why is this important

Public access to curriculum materials allows parents, educators, and community members to review what content is being taught to students about drug abuse prevention. Curriculum transparency can inform policy discussions about program effectiveness and whether educational approaches align with community values and evidence-based practices.

Potential points of contention

  • DARE program effectiveness: Research has produced mixed results on DARE's long-term impact on drug use prevention, which may prompt debate about whether the program deserves continued funding and prominence
  • Curriculum review burden: Publishing detailed curriculum materials could expose the program to criticism if content is perceived as outdated, incomplete, or not aligned with current drug education research
  • Implementation logistics: The bill doesn't specify format, detail level, or update frequency for posted materials, potentially creating administrative ambiguity about compliance requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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