HB 953·TN·house
Education - As introduced, enacts the "School Safety and Mental Health Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor: Brooks
Latest Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee
Mar 10, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that each local education agency and public charter school employ at least one full‑time licensed school counselor for every school. It also sets up a grant program, run by the Tennessee School Safety Center, to fund safety‑related infrastructure projects when districts follow existing safety rules. The goal is to strengthen both mental‑health support and physical safety in Tennessee schools.
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