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

HB 682: Education - As introduced, enacts the "Student Comfort through Alternative Restorative Environments (CARE) Act"; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to allow students of a school in the LEA or public charter school where an act of mass violence occurs to voluntarily participate in remote instruction or a virtual education program for at least 31 calendar days. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37 and Title 49.

In committee Last action February 25, 2025: Failed for lack of second in: Education Administration Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 682 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, enacts the "Student Comfort through Alternative Restorative Environments (CARE) Act"; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to allow students of a school in the LEA or public charter school where an act of mass violence occurs to voluntarily participate in remote instruction or a virtual education program for at least 31 calendar days. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Justin Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): Failed for lack of second in: Education Administration Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Jones (Democratic).