Dear [title] [last name],

<p>Please, vote NO on HB727 and HB158 in the Education Administration Committee on April 5.</p> <p>HB727: The amendment made the bill worse. It still has the burdensome requirement of opting in for parts of the curriculum, surveys, and clubs and activities, which takes up the time of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. But it adds provisions about sexual orientation and gender identity that have already been covered by a bill passed in 2021 that was sponsored by Rep. Moody. The section on school clubs in the amendment that the Senate passed also does not explicitly address students who are 18 and up whereas the other sections do. Are students who are 18 and up really required to get permission to join a club?</p> <p>HB158: First, please read the fiscal note on the bill. Also consider the needs of diverse schools around the state. It is beneficial to address unconscious bias in schools and workplaces because it helps organizations work together better and prevent discrimination and, therefore, lawsuits. Tennessee should not ban tools that help schools serve the entire community.</p> <p>Thank you for considering my views.</p>