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TN HB1065
TN HB1065AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school safety.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires district-wide school safety plans, building-level school safety plans, and the template for such plans to include a process for notifying parents and legal guardians of certain emergencies, incidents of violence, and credible threats of violence made against, or occurring on the grounds of, the LEA or school; requires directors of schools and directors of public charter schools to notify parents and legal guardians of same when reported to the LEA or school by its threat assessment team. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill enhances school safety notification requirements in Tennessee by mandating that district-wide and building-level school safety plans include detailed processes for notifying parents and legal guardians about school emergencies, incidents of violence, and credible threats. The bill requires schools to specify the communication method and timeline for such notifications, with the intent of informing parents as quickly as possible without compromising ongoing investigations. All notifications must comply with privacy laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other state and federal privacy regulations. The bill applies to local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools, requiring their threat assessment teams to document safety risks and incidents, and directing school directors to notify parents about incidents that pose risks to school safety. Most provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving schools time to update their safety plans, with one section taking effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee (on 02/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1065&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1016 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1016.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1065.pdf |
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