HB 1733·TN·house
Students - As introduced, creates a criminal offense for a school employee who intentionally engages in bullying or cyberbullying of a student; clarifies that a teacher or school employee of a local education agency who is found to have committed an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbullying is subject to dismissal or suspension. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Moody (R)
Latest Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1093
May 27, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new criminal offense for any school employee who intentionally bullies or cyberbullies a student. It also says that teachers or other school staff found to have harassed, intimidated, bullied, or cyberbullied a student can be dismissed or suspended. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026 for any conduct after that date.
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