Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1215: Education - As introduced, creates the school safety grant fund to be administered by the department of education; requires that school safety grants be used to support local education agencies and public charter schools with prevention, reduction, and response efforts with regard to school shootings. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1215 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, creates the school safety grant fund to be administered by the department of education; requires that school safety grants be used to support local education agencies and public charter schools with prevention, reduction, and response efforts with regard to school shootings. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlane Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee
- Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Education Committee on 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction