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TN HB2364

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Hawk

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes school employees designated by the principal to conduct student searches in the principal's absence, provided they have completed required training through the Department of Education

  • Requires local education agencies (LEAs) to notify parents and guardians within 48 hours when a credible threat of violence or significantly disruptive behavior is reported to law enforcement and confirmed through a threat assessment

  • Clarifies that reports made to school resource officers or armed school security officers do not constitute reports to law enforcement agencies for purposes of triggering parental notification requirements

  • Mandates local boards of education to report quarterly on the total number of credible threats requiring parental notification, both for the quarter and year-to-date

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school safety.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2026
Education Administration Subcommittee2/25/2026
Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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