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TN HB1974
TN HB1974AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 49, relative to safety.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the principal of a public school in which the students named as the petitioner and respondent in an order of protection are both enrolled to remove the student who is named as the respondent from any classroom or school-sponsored event or activity shared with the student who is named as the petitioner for the period of time for which the order of protection is in effect. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the principal of any public school in Tennessee to separate students when an order of protection is in place between them, meaning one student has legally obtained a court order to protect them from the other. Specifically, the student named as the "respondent" (the one the order is against) must be removed from any shared classroom, school event, or activity with the student named as the "petitioner" (the one seeking protection) for as long as the order of protection is active. The school is also responsible for providing alternative instruction for the removed student to ensure they don't miss out on their education. This change amends existing Tennessee laws related to safety and education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1974&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1974 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1974.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1974.pdf |
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