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

HB 1998: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, allows certain searches of containers, packages, and certain enclosures used for storage by students or visitors to be conducted by a school employee who has been designated by the school principal to conduct such searches and who has completed an orientation and training program developed by the department of education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1998 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, allows certain searches of containers, packages, and certain enclosures used for storage by students or visitors to be conducted by a school employee who has been designated by the school principal to conduct such searches and who has completed an orientation and training program developed by the department of education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.