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HB 1088

Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires an LEA that receives credible information regarding a threat of violence or significantly disruptive behavior directed toward, or occurring on the grounds of, a public school in the LEA, and that reports the threat or disruptive behavior to a state or local law enforcement agency, to notify the parents and guardians of students enrolled in the public school of the same threat or disruptive behavior within 48 hours of the LEA making its report to law enforcement. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Cameron Sexton

Tennessee schools must notify parents within 48 hours of reporting credible threats or disruptive behavior to law enforcement, prioritizing parent awareness in school safety incidents.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 215
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Bill Summary · HB 1088

Legislative bill overview

HB 1088 requires Tennessee local education agencies (school districts) to notify parents and guardians within 48 hours when they report credible threats of violence or significantly disruptive behavior at public schools to law enforcement. The bill amends Tennessee's education code to establish this mandatory notification timeline and creates accountability for threat communication.

Why is this important

Parent notification about school safety threats directly affects family decision-making regarding their children's attendance and wellbeing. The 48-hour requirement aims to balance timely information sharing with law enforcement investigations, though the practical intersection of these two priorities can create operational challenges for schools managing active threat assessments.

Potential points of contention

  • Investigation interference: The 48-hour deadline could conflict with law enforcement requests to delay public disclosure during active investigations, potentially creating legal liability for schools caught between statutory requirements and police guidance
  • Definition ambiguity: "Credible information" and "significantly disruptive behavior" lack precise definitions, leading to inconsistent application across districts and potential over- or under-notification
  • Resource burden: Schools must establish new communication systems and protocols to identify, assess, and notify thousands of parents within 48 hours, straining administrative capacity in smaller districts

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

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