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TN SB2173
TN SB2173AN 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
01/31/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2173&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2173 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB2173.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB2173.pdf |
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