Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee HB0764 amends Title 49, Chapter 6 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require that searches of vehicles, lockers, and students conducted on school property be carried out by a school resource officer acting as a school official. The bill affects students, parents, and school administrators by mandating that if a student under 18 is to be physically searched, the principal must notify the student's parent or legal guardian and obtain their consent. Additionally, the bill clarifies that searches must comply with federal and state constitutional standards.
Tennessee HB0764 amends Title 49, Chapter 6 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require that searches of vehicles, lockers, and students conducted on school property be carried out by a school resource officer acting as a school official. The bill affects students, parents, and school administrators by mandating that if a student under 18 is to be physically searched, the principal must notify the student's parent or legal guardian and obtain their consent. Additionally, the bill clarifies that searches must comply with federal and state constitutional standards.
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