Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee HB1998 allows designated school employees, who have completed an orientation and training program developed by the Department of Education, to conduct searches of containers, packages, and certain enclosures used for storage by students or visitors. The bill affects school environments by establishing a protocol for searches aimed at maintaining safety and security. Key provisions include the requirement for training and designation of specific employees by the school principal to carry out these searches.
Tennessee HB1998 allows designated school employees, who have completed an orientation and training program developed by the Department of Education, to conduct searches of containers, packages, and certain enclosures used for storage by students or visitors. The bill affects school environments by establishing a protocol for searches aimed at maintaining safety and security. Key provisions include the requirement for training and designation of specific employees by the school principal to carry out these searches.
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Stevens, Robert
114th General Assembly
January 22, 2026
March 10, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee