Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee HB0721 establishes a Class E felony for individuals who commit assault against educational employees, specifically when the assault results in bodily injury while the employee is performing their official duties. The bill applies to assaults occurring on school grounds, during school-sponsored activities, or at official school bus stops. It defines "school" to include all public and private institutions serving grades K-12.
Tennessee HB0721 establishes a Class E felony for individuals who commit assault against educational employees, specifically when the assault results in bodily injury while the employee is performing their official duties. The bill applies to assaults occurring on school grounds, during school-sponsored activities, or at official school bus stops. It defines "school" to include all public and private institutions serving grades K-12.
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