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SB 124

Students - As enacted, requires local education agencies to transfer a student's record, including the student's disciplinary record, to the school to which the student is transferring within five business days of the date on which the student's records request was received by the LEA. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee schools must send student records including discipline history to transfer schools within five business days of request, effective immediately.

Pub. Ch. 156
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Bill Summary · SB 124

Legislative bill overview

SB 124 mandates that Tennessee school districts transfer all student records, including disciplinary history, to receiving schools within five business days of a transfer request. This streamlines the record-sharing process between local education agencies and ensures receiving schools have complete information about incoming students.

Why is this important

Schools use disciplinary records to identify patterns of behavior, implement appropriate support services, and maintain campus safety. Faster record transfers help receiving schools make informed decisions about student placement and intervention needs from day one. However, the timeline creates operational pressure on already-busy administrative staff.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Disciplinary records contain sensitive information; faster transfers increase data handling touchpoints and potential security risks
  • Administrative burden: Five business days is tight for manual record compilation, scanning, and secure transmission, especially for districts with limited IT resources
  • Disciplinary stigma: Rapid transfer of negative records may prejudge students at new schools before they have opportunity to demonstrate behavior change or context for past incidents
  • Definition gaps: The bill doesn't specify how digital vs. paper records are handled or what security protocols apply during transfer

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

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