Education - As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act." - Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 49.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act, which provides grants to distressed or at‑risk local education agencies (LEAs) to purchase up to three portable walk‑through metal detectors. It sets equipment specifications, procurement rules, vendor training, and data‑collection requirements to improve safety at schools and school events. The measure aims to equalize security resources across districts that lack funding.
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