HB1498

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 37 and Title 49, relative to student behavior.

Introduced·1/12/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1498 establishes a system for tracking early warning signs of student behavior issues.

Tennessee HB1498, known as the "Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act," requires local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to implement a computer-based system for teachers and staff to input data on early warning signs of student behavior issues. These signs include harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying, threats of violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. The system must align with existing policies and safety plans.

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History

Jan 14

House

P2C, ref. to Education Committee

Jan 14

House

Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee

Jan 13

House

Intro., P1C.