SB0344

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49; Title 50 and Title 71, relative to safety training.

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Tennessee SB0344 mandates seizure safety and first aid training for school employees to assist in emergencies.

Tennessee SB0344 amends Tennessee Code to require each local education agency and public charter school to ensure at least one full-time employee at each school receives annual training in seizure safety and first aid. This training is intended to assist students and staff in emergency situations. Additionally, the bill provides immunity from liability for personal injuries caused by trained employees, unless the injury results from willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 2, 2025

Pub. Ch. 165

May 2, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.