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HB 1014

Safety - As introduced, changes the reporting date, from February 1 to January 15, by which the commissioners of education and safety must jointly report to the governor and the general assembly on the implementation of the "Schools Against Violence in Education Act." - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee bill advances school safety report deadline from February 1 to January 15, requiring education and safety commissioners to report earlier to governor and legislature.

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Bill Summary · HB 1014

Legislative bill overview

HB 1014 modifies Tennessee's "Schools Against Violence in Education Act" by moving the annual joint reporting deadline from February 1 to January 15. The commissioners of education and safety must submit their implementation reports to the governor and general assembly by this earlier date.

Why is this important

This change affects the timing of accountability reporting on school safety initiatives across Tennessee. Moving the deadline earlier by two weeks may allow policymakers to review safety data and respond to issues more promptly during the legislative session, which typically begins in February.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Moving the deadline earlier may create time pressure for state agencies to compile and analyze school safety data, potentially affecting report quality or completeness
  • Legislative utility: The practical benefit of a two-week earlier report is unclear—whether this timing change meaningfully improves policy responsiveness or is primarily procedural
  • Data collection challenges: Schools may face tighter deadlines to submit their own safety data to state agencies if reporting requirements cascade downward

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

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