Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee SB2599 allows designated school employees to conduct physical searches of students and their belongings, including vehicles and lockers, under specific circumstances. The bill affects public school students and staff, as well as local education agencies (LEAs) by modifying the criteria for reporting threats of violence or disruptive behavior. It narrows the requirement for LEAs to notify parents and guardians within 48 hours to only those threats or behaviors deemed credible by the LEA.
Tennessee SB2599 allows designated school employees to conduct physical searches of students and their belongings, including vehicles and lockers, under specific circumstances. The bill affects public school students and staff, as well as local education agencies (LEAs) by modifying the criteria for reporting threats of violence or disruptive behavior. It narrows the requirement for LEAs to notify parents and guardians within 48 hours to only those threats or behaviors deemed credible by the LEA.
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Southerland, Steve
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
April 8, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.