School Safety and Mental Health Act
Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee HB0953, titled the "School Safety and Mental Health Act," mandates that each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school employ at least one full-time licensed professional school counselor. The bill also establishes a school safety infrastructure grant program administered by the Tennessee school safety center, which requires LEAs to outline how grant funds will enhance school safety infrastructure based on identified needs from school security assessments. Compliance with state school safety laws is necessary for LEAs to qualify for these grants.
Tennessee HB0953, titled the "School Safety and Mental Health Act," mandates that each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school employ at least one full-time licensed professional school counselor. The bill also establishes a school safety infrastructure grant program administered by the Tennessee school safety center, which requires LEAs to outline how grant funds will enhance school safety infrastructure based on identified needs from school security assessments. Compliance with state school safety laws is necessary for LEAs to qualify for these grants.
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Brooks, Shaundelle
114th General Assembly
February 4, 2025
March 10, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee