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

SB 699: 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 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 699 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Sara Kyle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic).