SB0821

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee SB0821 mandates annual implementation of evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention programs in schools serving grades 3-12.

Tennessee SB0821 amends the state's education code to require Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to annually implement evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention programs in schools serving students in grades three through twelve. These programs aim to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use among students. The selected program must include drug-prevention education, be provided throughout the school year, and supplement existing drug abuse and life skills education, including DARE and character education.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 3

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Jan 13

1:30 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1058

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.