SB2660 amends Tennessee law to redefine threats of violence as "valid and credible threats" and mandates reporting of such threats by school.
SB2660 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, to redefine "threat of violence" as "valid and credible threat of violence" in various sections. It requires school officials to report any valid and credible threats of mass violence made by students to law enforcement. The bill also mandates that assessments of students exhibiting threatening behavior must be conducted by mental healthcare providers, including psychiatrists, physicians with expertise in psychiatry, and others with relevant training and experience. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
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