HB1998Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to searches.
Introduced by Robert Stevens, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, allows certain searches of containers, packages, and certain enclosures used for storage by students or visitors to be conducted by a school employee who has been designated by the school principal to conduct such searches and who has completed an orientation and training program developed by the department of education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
Reset on Final cal. of Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee
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