HB1944, the bill that almost does something, almost.

Many of you know about HB 1944, the bill that was to remove pornography and obscene materials from our public schools. We supported the bill. You supported the bill. John Rich and others testified on the necessity of the bill before committee.

But what we are left with today is an amended version of the bill now heading to the House Education Administration Committee that in no way functions as the original bill, thanks to one, Rep. Michael Curcio.

Call members of the House committee (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/educationadmin.aspx) and members of the Senate Education Committee (https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/educationadmin.aspx) and let them know that you want the original version of HB1944 (Cepicky) / SB1944 (Hensley).

We want the burden on schools and officials to keep obscene materials out of our schools and we want criminal penalties for those who continue to make these materials available to students.