Education - As introduced, makes various changes to the categories of individuals who are not required to use a preferred pronoun, and for whom a preferred pronoun can be disregarded, if the pronoun is inconsistent with the person's biological sex; makes various changes to the civil liability and adverse action protections as it relates to the use of, or the refusal to use, a pronoun or preferred pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 1262 amends Tennessee school law to expand who may disregard a preferred pronoun that conflicts with biological sex, now including students alongside teachers and staff. It updates civil liability protections so that schools or individuals cannot be held legally liable for refusing to use a pronoun inconsistent with biological sex, or for taking disciplinary action related to pronoun use. The bill replaces all references to "students" with "teachers, employees, or students" in relevant sections to clarify this expanded scope. These changes directly affect all public school students, teachers, and staff in Tennessee regarding pronoun usage policies.