SB1016 amends Tennessee school safety laws to require timely notification of parents and guardians about incidents of violence or credible threats at.

SB1016 amends Tennessee Code to enhance school safety protocols by requiring Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools to notify parents and guardians about emergencies, incidents of violence, or credible threats of violence occurring on school grounds. The bill mandates that district-wide and building-level school safety plans include specific processes for such notifications, including the method and timeline for communication. It emphasizes that notifications should occur as early as possible without interfering with disciplinary, investigatory, or prosecutorial functions.

SB1016 amends Tennessee school safety laws to require timely notification of parents and guardians about incidents of violence or credible threats at.

SB1016 amends Tennessee Code to enhance school safety protocols by requiring Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools to notify parents and guardians about emergencies, incidents of violence, or credible threats of violence occurring on school grounds. The bill mandates that district-wide and building-level school safety plans include specific processes for such notifications, including the method and timeline for communication. It emphasizes that notifications should occur as early as possible without interfering with disciplinary, investigatory, or prosecutorial functions.