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TN SB1627

TN SB1627
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
01/13/2026
In Committee
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," amends existing Tennessee law to enhance school safety by requiring a psychiatric examination for students who have been expelled twice for the serious offense of threatening mass violence on school property or at a school-related activity. This "zero tolerance offense" means that such threats are not tolerated under any circumstances. The bill mandates that the school's director or the head of a public charter school must ensure the student undergoes an examination by a qualified medical professional to assess if they pose a threat and can safely return to school. Crucially, the student will not be allowed back into school or any school-related activity until the medical professional provides documentation confirming they are no longer a danger and can safely reintegrate.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 01/15/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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