Tennessee | June 30, 2021
Nashville Business Owner Sues over Transgender Bathroom Signs
Tennessee | June 30, 2021
“Bob Bernstein, owner of Bongo Java and Fido in Nashville, and Kye Sayers, who operates Sanctuary Performing Arts and Community Café in Chattanooga, have filed a lawsuit against multiple state and local officials,” WKRN reported.
The law requires that businesses who allow both biological sexes to use the same bathroom post the following signage:
“Notice: This facility maintains a policy of allowing the use of restrooms by either biological sex, regardless of the designation on the restroom.”
The Nashville District Attorney has already refused to enforce the law….
(Excepts from the Tennessee Star)
Tennessee | May 7, 2021
Tennessee governor signs bill allowing students to opt-out of LGBTQ material
Tennessee | May 7, 2021
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill that will require schools to notify the parents of students before starting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity.
Senate Bill 1229 allows parents or guardians to excuse their child from a curriculum regarding sexual orientation or gender identity.
Gov. Lee signed the bill on Monday, May 3, according to the Tennessee General Assembly website.
SB1229 also prohibits the public charter schools and local education authorities it encompasses from penalizing a student for opting out of the curriculum.
The bill states that the parents or guardians of students must be notified of the upcoming curriculum at least 30 days in advance…
(Excerpts from Fox 39)