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SB 905

Education - As introduced, enacts the "School Safety and Mental Health Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by London Lamar

Tennessee bill establishes school safety and mental health requirements in public education system with unspecified implementation, resource, and compliance standards.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 905

Legislative bill overview

SB 905, the "School Safety and Mental Health Act," amends Tennessee's education code (TCA Title 49) to integrate mental health services and safety protocols within school systems. The bill is currently in committee review after passing initial legislative readings, with specific provisions not yet publicly detailed in available records.

Why this is important

School mental health and safety initiatives directly affect student wellbeing, staff preparedness, and community confidence in educational institutions. These policies can influence resource allocation, training requirements, and how schools respond to behavioral and mental health crises among students.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Whether the state will provide adequate appropriations or shift costs to local school districts with limited budgets
  • Mental health provider requirements: Disputes over whether schools must hire licensed mental health professionals, hire paraprofessionals, or contract external services
  • Data privacy and disclosure: Tensions between identifying at-risk students early and protecting student privacy/parental consent in mental health documentation
  • Implementation timelines: Questions about whether districts have sufficient time and resources to comply with new requirements
  • Scope of "safety" measures: Potential disagreement over whether this includes security infrastructure, threat assessment protocols, or disciplinary policies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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