SB1487

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 37 and Title 49, relative to student behavior.

Introduced·12/16/25

Tennessee SB1487 mandates local education agencies and public charter schools to implement a computer-based system for tracking early warning signs.

Tennessee SB1487 requires local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to implement a computer-based system for teachers and staff to input data on early warning signs of student behavior issues. These signs include harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying, threats of violence, and substance abuse. Each LEA and public charter school must train staff to identify these signs and use the system. The system must align with existing policies on harassment and bullying, and school safety plans.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Feb 25

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Feb 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026

Jan 14

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee