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TN HB2258
TN HB2258AN 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
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
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 second grade (pre-K-2) unless their behavior endangers the physical safety of others. It allows LEAs to suspend such students for up to three days if certain measures, such as providing the student an opportunity for their anger or anxiety to subside and having a conversation with the student and their parent or guardian, are taken before the suspension. The bill applies to the 2022-2023 school year and each school year thereafter.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Administration (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2258&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2173 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB2173.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB2258.pdf |
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