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

HB 448: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires, instead of encourages, LEAs and public charter schools to incorporate training in evidence-based skills training on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, functional behavior assessments, de-escalation, and conflict management into its behavior intervention training program; requires at least two hours of such training each school year; allows the hours of training received to be applied toward in-service training requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 448 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires, instead of encourages, LEAs and public charter schools to incorporate training in evidence-based skills training on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, functional behavior assessments, de-escalation, and conflict management into its behavior intervention training program; requires at least two hours of such training each school year; allows the hours of training received to be applied toward in-service training requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Ronnie Glynn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ronnie Glynn (Democratic).