Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2297: Education - As introduced, requires each elementary and secondary school to post two, rather than one, signs that contain the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children's services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. in clearly visible locations in public areas of the school that are readily accessible to students. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2297 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, requires each elementary and secondary school to post two, rather than one, signs that contain the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children's services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. in clearly visible locations in public areas of the school that are readily accessible to students. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Hardaway. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardaway | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction