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TN HB2391
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brock Martin
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Section 49-6-1021 to require that school physical activity include unstructured outdoor play, unless weather conditions prevent it
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Excludes time spent using electronic devices or time in physical education class from counting toward required physical activity
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Authorizes teachers and administrators to deny students participation in physical activity as discipline for violating school conduct policies, engaging in violent or threatening behavior, or significantly disrupting other students
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Permits schools to assign alternative lessons, assignments, or activities—including physical activities—to students removed from physical activity periods as a behavior improvement measure
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-1021, relative to student discipline.
Local Education Agencies
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
2/5/2026