SB2187

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-1021, relative to student discipline.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2187 amends student discipline rules to require physical activity for students, excluding electronic device use and physical education.

Tennessee SB2187 modifies the student discipline policy by specifying that physical activity must include unstructured play outside, barring weather issues, and excluding electronic device use and physical education classes. The bill allows teachers or administrators to deny students participation in physical activities for conduct violations or disruptive behavior. It also permits the assignment of alternative lessons or activities to improve student conduct.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration