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TN HB0682
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Jones
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AI Summary
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Students enrolled at a school where mass violence occurs (serious bodily injury or death of 2+ persons) must be offered virtual education or remote instruction for at least 31 calendar days after in-person learning resumes
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Local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies are required to adopt policies implementing these virtual learning options
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Participation is voluntary, requiring a request from a parent, guardian, custodian, or the student if 18 or older
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Students participating in virtual/remote instruction cannot face academic penalties and remain eligible for all counseling and mental health resources
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LEAs and charter schools must report participation to the Department of Education; the act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 37 and Title 49, relative to students of schools where an act of mass violence occurs.
Education
Last Action
Failed for lack of second in: Education Administration Subcommittee
2/25/2025