School Safety and Mental Health Act
Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB0905, 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 for each school. It also establishes a school safety infrastructure grant program administered by the Tennessee school safety center, which requires LEAs to outline how grant funds will be used to enhance school safety. Key provisions include compliance with state laws regarding school safety to be eligible for grant funds and the requirement for annual school security self-assessments.
Tennessee SB0905, 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 for each school. It also establishes a school safety infrastructure grant program administered by the Tennessee school safety center, which requires LEAs to outline how grant funds will be used to enhance school safety. Key provisions include compliance with state laws regarding school safety to be eligible for grant funds and the requirement for annual school security self-assessments.
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Lamar, London
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
March 11, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee