SB1161Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to student discipline.
Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits local education agencies and public charter schools from suspending or expelling a student enrolled in any of the grades pre-K-2 unless the student's behavior endangers the physical safety of others; authorizes local education agencies and public charter schools to suspend such a student for such behavior for no more than three days if certain measures are taken before the student is suspended. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
March 19, 2025
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
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