HB 2149·TN·house
Education - As enacted, authorizes an LEA or public charter school to continue a disciplinary investigation of a student who, during the investigation, withdraws from the LEA or public charter school; authorizes, if the student later reenrolls, the LEA or public charter school to discipline the student in accordance with the LEA's or public charter school's policy based on the results of the investigation. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Renea Jones (R)
Latest Action
Pub. Ch. 760
Apr 24, 2026
Summary
The bill permits local education agencies and public charter schools to continue a disciplinary investigation even if a student withdraws. If that student later reenrolls, the school can apply discipline based on the investigation’s outcome. It updates Tennessee’s education code to close a loophole.
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