SB1163Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires, instead of encourages, LEAs and public charter schools to incorporate training in evidence-based skills training on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, functional behavior assessments, de-escalation, and conflict management into its behavior intervention training program; requires at least two hours of such training each school year; allows the hours of training received to be applied toward in-service training requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Deferred to Summer Study
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Deferred to Summer Study · March 18, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Education Committee on 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Deferred to Summer Study
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