Tennessee HB1005 prohibits suspending or expelling pre-K-2 students unless their behavior endangers others.

Tennessee HB1005 amends student discipline rules for pre-K-2 students. Local education agencies and public charter schools cannot suspend or expel these students unless their behavior endangers others. If suspension is necessary, it can be no more than three days. Before suspending, schools must allow time for the student's emotions to subside and discuss the behavior with the student, their teacher, and their parent or guardian. The principal must notify the parent or guardian on the day of the suspension. This act applies from the 2025-2026 school year.

Tennessee HB1005 prohibits suspending or expelling pre-K-2 students unless their behavior endangers others.

Tennessee HB1005 amends student discipline rules for pre-K-2 students. Local education agencies and public charter schools cannot suspend or expel these students unless their behavior endangers others. If suspension is necessary, it can be no more than three days. Before suspending, schools must allow time for the student's emotions to subside and discuss the behavior with the student, their teacher, and their parent or guardian. The principal must notify the parent or guardian on the day of the suspension. This act applies from the 2025-2026 school year.