HB2364

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school safety.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2364 amends school safety protocols, requiring local education agencies to notify parents of credible threats of violence or disruptive.

Tennessee HB2364 modifies school safety regulations by mandating that local education agencies notify parents and guardians of students when credible threats of violence or significantly disruptive behavior occur on school grounds. The bill requires these notifications within 48 hours of determining the threat's credibility. It also mandates that school employees designated to conduct searches complete specific training. Local boards of education must report quarterly on the number of credible threats. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 30

House

Held on desk.

Mar 26

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026

Mar 25

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026