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TN HB7063
TN HB7063AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 37; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 62, relative to school safety.
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Introduced
08/18/2023
08/18/2023
In Committee
08/24/2023
08/24/2023
Crossed Over
08/28/2023
08/28/2023
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to employ retired law enforcement officers who are retired from a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency and honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces to serve as school resource officers on school premises; requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies to effectuate same. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 37; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 62.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to employ retired law enforcement officers and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces as school resource officers (SROs) on school premises. It requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies outlining the duties, responsibilities, and authority of these SROs, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws. The bill also makes several amendments to existing Tennessee laws related to SROs, such as defining who can serve as an SRO and their training requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (7)
Tim Rudd (R)*,
Kip Capley (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Dan Howell (R),
John Ragan (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Last Action
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration (on 08/29/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB7063&ga=113 | 08/19/2023 |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB7063 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA7017.pdf | 08/24/2023 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB7063 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA7016.pdf | 08/24/2023 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA7017 (9574) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1405.pdf | 08/24/2023 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA7016 (9513) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1385.pdf | 08/24/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7063 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB7063.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB7063.pdf | 08/19/2023 |
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