TN HB2410

LEAs and public charter schools may install video camera surveillance systems in special education classrooms to promote teacher and student safety, with continuous monitoring required when systems are installed

Continuous monitoring requires written consent from parents of a majority of students assigned to receive special education services in that classroom

Video footage may be viewed by parents/guardians of students featured in recordings and by teachers who believe footage contains evidence of assault against them, subject to FERPA and state privacy laws

Local boards and charter school governing bodies must adopt policies establishing how long footage will be retained if they elect to install surveillance systems

Funding intended to come from available school safety grants; applies to 2026-2027 school year and thereafter, with policy development provisions taking effect upon passage