Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act
Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 49.
Tennessee SB0470, titled the "Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act," establishes a pilot program requiring the Department of Education to award grants to local education agencies (LEAs) in economically distressed or at-risk counties for purchasing portable walk-through metal detectors. The bill specifies that each LEA can receive up to $48,000 total, with a maximum of $16,000 per detector, and mandates that the procurement process comply with state laws while prioritizing vendors that enhance school safety. Additionally, it outlines requirements for training and data collection related to the effectiveness of the detectors.
Tennessee SB0470, titled the "Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act," establishes a pilot program requiring the Department of Education to award grants to local education agencies (LEAs) in economically distressed or at-risk counties for purchasing portable walk-through metal detectors. The bill specifies that each LEA can receive up to $48,000 total, with a maximum of $16,000 per detector, and mandates that the procurement process comply with state laws while prioritizing vendors that enhance school safety. Additionally, it outlines requirements for training and data collection related to the effectiveness of the detectors.
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Harshbarger, Bobby
114th General Assembly
January 29, 2025
April 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026