SB1774 amends Tennessee laws to redefine bullying and expand consequences for school employees and students.

SB1774 amends Tennessee Code to redefine "bullying" as any act by a school employee or student that substantially interferes with a victim's educational benefits, opportunities, or performance. The act specifies that bullying can occur on school grounds or at school-sponsored activities, and can also include acts off school property if directed at a victim and causing substantial disruption. The bill also expands the definition of "school employee" to include private school, LEA, public charter school, and public school employees.

SB1774 amends Tennessee laws to redefine bullying and expand consequences for school employees and students.

SB1774 amends Tennessee Code to redefine "bullying" as any act by a school employee or student that substantially interferes with a victim's educational benefits, opportunities, or performance. The act specifies that bullying can occur on school grounds or at school-sponsored activities, and can also include acts off school property if directed at a victim and causing substantial disruption. The bill also expands the definition of "school employee" to include private school, LEA, public charter school, and public school employees.