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TN HB1841

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Haston

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 49-6-3402 to change the elementary grade classification from grades 1-6 to grades 1-5 for student discipline purposes

  • Shifts 6th grade into the secondary classification, moving from grades 7-12 to grades 6-12

  • 6th graders will now be subject to the same discipline policies that apply to middle and high school students

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to student discipline.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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