SB2107

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to searches.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2107 mandates training for school personnel conducting searches for dangerous items.

Tennessee SB2107 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, to require school administrators or employees designated by a principal to complete an orientation and training program before conducting searches. This applies to searches of students, visitors, containers, packages, or enclosures using metal detectors, weapons detection systems, or handheld devices. The bill also specifies who can conduct secondary searches and outlines conditions under which these searches can occur. It emphasizes that searches must comply with the Fourth Amendment and state constitution.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22

Senate

Filed for introduction