Committee advances amended bill clarifying parental access to minor medical records after heated testimony from clinicians House Bill 8‑53 (as amended) passed the House Health Committee after hours of testimony from clinicians who warned the measure would weaken adolescent confidentiality; sponsor and supporters said the amendment preserves safety exceptions and aligns code sections with the Families Rights and Responsibilities Act.

Tennessee's House Health Committee just advanced a controversial bill that could redefine parental access to minors' medical records, igniting fierce debate between advocates and clinicians.

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‘Filled with anxiety:’ Advocates express concerns for military presence’s impact on Memphis’ youth Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris hosted a community update on Zoom Tuesday afternoon, where mental health professionals and youth advocates addressed the impacts of the military’s presence on Memphis’ y...

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Picture of the Day: Scaling Walls, Seeking Escape from a Failing Education System? - RMN News Picture of the Day: Scaling Walls, Seeking Escape from a Failing Education System? This

Troubling picture: students risking injury to escape their school. What does this say about the state of education in India? 😔 Read the full story: rmnnews.com/2025/07/14/p... #FailingEducation #YouthConcerns #India #DelhiSchools #EducationCrisis 💔