To the Governor: Tennessee Passes Bill to Ban Common Core Textbooks On Monday, the Tennessee House gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit the use of textbooks and instructional materials created to align with Common Core standards. Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) introduced Senate Bill 769 (SB769) on Feb. 9. The legislation would prohibit the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission, the state board of education, and public schools in Tennessee from recommending, approving, or using textbooks and instructional materials and supplemental instructional materials created to align with the common core state standards. In effect, this would chop the legs out from under federal Common Core standards. On March 15, the House substituted SB769 for the House companion, HB782 sponsored by Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland), and then passed it by a 64-19 vote. The Senate previously passed the measure 30-3. It now goes to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his consideration. FULL REPORT HERE https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2021/03/to-the-governor-tennessee-passes-bill-to-ban-common-core-textbooks/