HB 2588·TN·house
Education, Curriculum - As enacted, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to offer students in any of the grades five through 12 a hunter education course that is approved by the wildlife resources agency as part of physical education, health, or safety instruction. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Todd (R)
Latest Action
Pub. Ch. 630
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill lets local education agencies and public charter schools offer a state‑approved hunter‑education course to any student from fifth through twelfth grade. The course must be approved by the wildlife resources agency and can be delivered within existing physical education, health, or safety curricula. It expands outdoor safety education without adding new funding requirements.
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