Tennessee SB0257 amends school safety laws to allow local education agencies and public charter schools to employ school resource officers for.

Tennessee SB0257 amends several sections of Tennessee Code to enhance school safety by allowing local education agencies and public charter schools to employ school resource officers. These officers can be law enforcement officers, honorably discharged veterans, or retired law enforcement officers. Each employing entity must adopt a policy outlining the duties, responsibilities, and authority of these officers, ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The bill also specifies the conditions under which these officers can carry firearms on school grounds. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee SB0257 amends school safety laws to allow local education agencies and public charter schools to employ school resource officers for.

Tennessee SB0257 amends several sections of Tennessee Code to enhance school safety by allowing local education agencies and public charter schools to employ school resource officers. These officers can be law enforcement officers, honorably discharged veterans, or retired law enforcement officers. Each employing entity must adopt a policy outlining the duties, responsibilities, and authority of these officers, ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The bill also specifies the conditions under which these officers can carry firearms on school grounds. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.