Tennessee HB0522 mandates schools to implement systems for reporting and addressing early warning signs of student behavioral issues.

Tennessee HB0522, known as the "Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act," requires local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to implement computer-based systems for teachers and staff to report early warning signs of student behavioral issues. These signs include harassment, bullying, threats, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. The systems must align with existing laws and notify school threat assessment teams immediately. Schools must train staff to identify these signs and report them.

Tennessee HB0522 mandates schools to implement systems for reporting and addressing early warning signs of student behavioral issues.

Tennessee HB0522, known as the "Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act," requires local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to implement computer-based systems for teachers and staff to report early warning signs of student behavioral issues. These signs include harassment, bullying, threats, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. The systems must align with existing laws and notify school threat assessment teams immediately. Schools must train staff to identify these signs and report them.