SB0899

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 8, relative to school safety.

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Tennessee SB0899 mandates security films for school windows and doors to prevent unauthorized entry.

Tennessee SB0899 amends school safety regulations to require specific security films for windows and doors in public school buildings. For buildings constructed or remodeled between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2025, a clear entry-resistant film must be installed on exterior entry or basement level windows and doors. For buildings constructed or remodeled on or after July 1, 2025, a clear window film or security glazing meeting a nationally recognized test standard, such as ASTM F3561, must be installed on exterior entry or door glazing and secure interior vestibules.

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 448

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/09/2025, 07/01/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.