Tennessee SB0699 requires schools to provide remote instruction to students affected by mass violence.

Tennessee SB0699 amends Tennessee Code to require local education agencies to provide remote instruction to students enrolled in a school where an act of mass violence occurs. The act defines "mass violence" as any act leading to serious bodily injury or death of two or more persons. Students affected by such incidents can opt for remote instruction for at least 31 days after in-person instruction resumes. Participation in remote instruction is voluntary and students are not penalized academically. They also remain eligible for counseling and mental health resources.

Tennessee SB0699 requires schools to provide remote instruction to students affected by mass violence.

Tennessee SB0699 amends Tennessee Code to require local education agencies to provide remote instruction to students enrolled in a school where an act of mass violence occurs. The act defines "mass violence" as any act leading to serious bodily injury or death of two or more persons. Students affected by such incidents can opt for remote instruction for at least 31 days after in-person instruction resumes. Participation in remote instruction is voluntary and students are not penalized academically. They also remain eligible for counseling and mental health resources.