HB1524

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to searches on school property.

Introduced·1/12/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1524 amends school search policies to require training for employees conducting searches triggered by weapons detection systems.

Tennessee HB1524 modifies the Tennessee Code to update procedures for searches on school property. The bill specifies that a search can only occur if a weapons detection system alerts on a container, package, or other enclosure in a student's or visitor's possession, excluding clothing. It mandates that school administrators or employees designated by the principal must complete specific training before conducting such searches. This act takes immediate effect upon becoming law.

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History

Jan 22

House

Withdrawn.

Jan 14

House

P2C, ref. to Education Committee

Jan 14

House

Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee