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TN SB2173

TN SB2173
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 10; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 5 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to discipline of students in pre-kindergarten through grade two (pre-K-2).


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits an LEA from suspending or expelling a student enrolled in any of the grades pre-kindergarten through two unless the student's behavior endangers the physical safety of others; authorizes an LEA to suspend such a student for such behavior for no more than three days if certain measures are taken before the student is suspended. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 10; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 5 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits local education agencies (LEAs) from suspending or expelling students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade, unless the student's behavior endangers the physical safety of others. If the student's behavior does endanger others, the LEA may suspend the student for up to 3 days, but only after first providing the student an opportunity to calm down and having a conversation with the student and their parent or guardian about the behavior and any underlying issues. The bill applies to the 2022-2023 school year and each school year thereafter.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (on 03/23/2022)

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