SB2087

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to parental notification of classroom evacuations.

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Tennessee SB2087 mandates parental notification for classroom evacuations due to student misconduct.

Tennessee SB2087 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to require schools to notify parents of classroom evacuations caused by student misconduct. The principal or their designee must inform parents by the end of the school day, detailing the evacuation and steps taken for student safety. Schools must keep records of each evacuation, including date, time, number of students, and staff responsible for notifications. The local board of education or public charter school governing board must adopt policies to implement these requirements. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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29 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 850

May 5

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.