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TN HB1158

TN HB1158
As enacted, authorizes LEAs to establish a threat assessment team for the purpose of developing comprehensive, intervention-based approaches to prevent violence, manage reports of potential threats, and create a system that fosters a safe, supportive, and effective school environment. - Amends TCA Title 49.

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Introduced
02/06/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2019

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, authorizes LEAs to establish a threat assessment team for the purpose of developing comprehensive, intervention-based approaches to prevent violence, manage reports of potential threats, and create a system that fosters a safe, supportive, and effective school environment. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to establish a threat assessment team for the purpose of developing comprehensive, intervention-based approaches to prevent violence, manage reports of potential threats, and create a safe, supportive, and effective school environment. The threat assessment team must include LEA and law enforcement personnel and may include other relevant stakeholders. The team has various responsibilities, such as obtaining training, conducting threat assessments, providing guidance, and establishing procedures for reporting and responding to threatening behavior. The bill also outlines provisions for information-sharing and liability protections for the team and its members.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 394 (on 05/15/2019)
(1 Companion Bills)

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