Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
Tennessee SB1215 establishes a school safety grant fund within the state general fund to support local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools in addressing school shootings through prevention, reduction, and response efforts. The bill mandates the Department of Education to administer the fund, allocate grants to eligible schools that have experienced firearm-related incidents, and prioritize funding based on need. Additionally, it requires an annual report on the program's status and allows the state board of education to create necessary rules for implementation.
Tennessee SB1215 establishes a school safety grant fund within the state general fund to support local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools in addressing school shootings through prevention, reduction, and response efforts. The bill mandates the Department of Education to administer the fund, allocate grants to eligible schools that have experienced firearm-related incidents, and prioritize funding based on need. Additionally, it requires an annual report on the program's status and allows the state board of education to create necessary rules for implementation.
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Oliver, Charlane
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 18, 2026
Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee