Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee SB1016 amends existing laws regarding school safety plans by requiring local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to include a process for notifying parents and guardians about emergencies and incidents of violence. The bill mandates that school safety teams develop communication policies that comply with state and federal privacy laws. Key provisions include the integration of a mobile panic alert system and the requirement for parental notification of threats or incidents, regardless of a student's involvement.
Tennessee SB1016 amends existing laws regarding school safety plans by requiring local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to include a process for notifying parents and guardians about emergencies and incidents of violence. The bill mandates that school safety teams develop communication policies that comply with state and federal privacy laws. Key provisions include the integration of a mobile panic alert system and the requirement for parental notification of threats or incidents, regardless of a student's involvement.
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White, Dawn
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
February 12, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee