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

SB 257: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to employ retired law enforcement officers who are retired from a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency and honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces to serve as school resource officers on school premises; requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies to effectuate same. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 37; Title 38; Title 49; Section 55-8-151 and Title 62.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 257 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to employ retired law enforcement officers who are retired from a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency and honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces to serve as school resource officers on school premises; requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies to effectuate same. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 37; Title 38; Title 49; Section 55-8-151 and Title 62. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).