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HB 2435

Libraries - As introduced, clarifies that the Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022 does not apply to any materials in the Tennessee Electronic Library. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Sam McKenzie

HB 2435 exempts Tennessee's statewide Electronic Library from age-appropriateness material restrictions, allowing broader digital collections regardless of student age.

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2435

Legislative bill overview

HB 2435 exempts materials in the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) from compliance with Tennessee's Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022. The bill clarifies that digital library collections are not subject to the age-appropriateness restrictions that apply to physical school library materials.

Why is this important

The Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022 requires school libraries to organize materials by age-appropriateness, which has created implementation challenges for digital platforms serving multiple grade levels simultaneously. This exemption would allow the state's digital library system to maintain broader collections without content restrictions, affecting access for students across different ages and school districts statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Interpretation of the original law: Whether the 2022 Act was intended to apply to digital libraries, or if this clarification simply corrects an ambiguity versus fundamentally changing legislative intent
  • Equity concerns: Digital library access may differ by district; an exemption could create disparities between students using physical versus digital collections
  • Parental authority debate: Supporters of age-appropriateness restrictions argue parents should have guardrails over content; opponents contend digital platforms can implement user-based access controls without legislation

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

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