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TN HB2391

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brock Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 49-6-1021 to require that school physical activity include unstructured outdoor play, unless weather conditions prevent it

  • Excludes time spent using electronic devices or time in physical education class from counting toward required physical activity

  • 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

  • Permits schools to assign alternative lessons, assignments, or activities—including physical activities—to students removed from physical activity periods as a behavior improvement measure

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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