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This bill establishes a new category of child called a "child in need of heightened supervision," defined as a child who has exhibited or threatened violent behavior, or is incompetent to be adjudicated delinquent but has shown behavior consistent with violent offenses, even if no formal charges have been filed or if they haven't been found delinquent. This new designation can be a basis for probable cause in legal proceedings related to children, and it will be considered alongside existing categories like "delinquent" or "unruly" when determining a child's status and placement. The bill also introduces a provision that if a child committed to the state's custody for an indefinite period assaults a staff member at their residential placement, their commitment cannot be ended and they will not be eligible for home supervision for an additional six months following the assault, and this rule must be explained to the child upon commitment.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2526&ga=114