Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1701: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to install, maintain, and use, subject to parental approval, a video camera surveillance system in the special education classrooms operated by the LEA or public charter school to continuously monitor students, teachers, and staff in the classroom while special education or related services are being provided. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 1701 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to install, maintain, and use, subject to parental approval, a video camera surveillance system in the special education classrooms operated by the LEA or public charter school to continuously monitor students, teachers, and staff in the classroom while special education or related services are being provided. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican).