The "protecting Religious Liberty And Expression In Public Schools Act."

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TN SB1714 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Joseph Hensley (R), currently “Introduced” since January 15, 2026.

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The bill SB1714, known as the 'Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act,' primarily focuses on educational policies related to religious expression in public schools. The sponsor, Joseph Hensley, is a physician and owner of a medical clinic, with no direct involvement in the education sector or any financial interests that would be impacted by changes in public school policy. Given that his professional background is in health care, there are no evident overlaps between his personal financial interests and the legislative focus of this bill. Therefore, the risk of a conflict of interest is minimal, as the bill does not pertain to his field of expertise or business interests.

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