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TN HB1507

TN HB1507
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-813 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school safety.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee School Safety Act of 2026"; requires a student who has been expelled on two or more separate occasions for the zero tolerance offense of threatening mass violence on school property or at a school-related activity to submit to a psychiatric examination conducted by a medical professional; prohibits the student from returning to school or a school-related activity until the medical professional finds that the student is no longer a threat to the school and can safely return to school. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-813 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Tennessee School Safety Act of 2026," mandates that any student expelled twice for the serious offense of threatening mass violence at school or a school event must undergo a psychiatric examination by a qualified medical professional. The student will be prohibited from returning to school or any school-related activity until this medical professional determines they are no longer a threat and can safely reintegrate into the school environment. This provision aims to enhance school safety by ensuring students with a history of severe threats receive necessary evaluations before returning to school grounds.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee (on 02/10/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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