Tennessee public schools

Tennessee Bill To Authorize Retired Law Enforcement, Veterans To Serve As School Resource Officers Moves Forward

Tennessee Bill To Authorize Retired Law Enforcement, Veterans To Serve As School Resource Officers Moves Forward

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – The Tennessee House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee has recommended a bill for passage that would allow Tennessee public and charter schools to hire retired law enforcement and military personnel as on-campus security in School Resource Officer positions. House Bill 1899 (HB1899), sponsored by Representative […]

April 10, 2024
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Senate Passes Bill To Mandate Annual Firearm Safety Course In Tennessee Schools

Senate Passes Bill To Mandate Annual Firearm Safety Course In Tennessee Schools

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Senate Bill 2923 (SB2923), sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta-District 15), would expand on the already implemented SAVE Act (Schools Against Violence in Education), which requires prevention and intervention training on the topics of severe weather, intruders, and other potential emergencies.  This new piece of legislation would […]

April 5, 2024
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Adverse Student Behavior, Unpunished Bullying, School Inaction Forging Path For School Vouchers / Public School Exodus

Adverse Student Behavior, Unpunished Bullying, School Inaction Forging Path For School Vouchers / Public School Exodus (4th In A Series)

Image Credit: Canva By David Seal [Special to The Tennessee Conservative] – Marion Knight is a resident of Jefferson County and a distinguished retired schoolteacher. She offered to help Jefferson County Schools two years ago by volunteering to ride on a few bus routes as a citizen monitor. After getting the bureaucratic run-arounds about her […]

March 19, 2024
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Tennessee Senate Committee Passes Bill To Mandate Firearm Safety Course For Public School Students

Tennessee Senate Committee Passes Bill To Mandate Firearm Safety Course For Public School Students

Image: Bill sponsor Sen. Paul Bailey answers questions about SB2923 in the Senate Education Committee. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Senate Education Committee passed a bill that would require Tennessee students in public schools and public charter schools to take an annual handgun safety course. Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta-District 15) presented […]

March 15, 2024
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Tennessee Public School Omnibus Bill Narrowly Passes House Subcommittee, Moves Forward To Full Education Committee

Tennessee Public School Omnibus Bill Narrowly Passes House Subcommittee, Moves Forward To Full Education Committee

Image: Representative Mark White (R-Memphis-District 83) presented HB1183 to the House K-12 Subcommittee. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – After over 2 hours and much discussion, HB1183 – the school voucher legislation that has been called “The House Public School Omnibus Bill,” passed out of the House K-12 subcommittee with […]

February 28, 2024
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Three Republicans In Senate Committee Vote Against Bill Banning Pride Flags In Tennessee Public School Classrooms 

Three Republicans In Senate Committee Vote Against Bill Banning Pride Flags In Tennessee Public School Classrooms 

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – Three Republicans on the Senate Education Committee voted against a bill yesterday that would ban certain flags, including Pride flags, from being displayed in public school classrooms. Senate Bill 1722 (SB1722) sponsored by Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28) narrowly passed a roll call vote with […]

February 23, 2024
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Tennessee Legislators Pass Required AI Policies For Public Schools

Tennessee Legislators Pass Required AI Policies For Public Schools

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Both the Tennessee House and Senate have voted in favor of legislation that requires public schools and universities in the state to establish policies for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28) presented Senate Bill 1711 (SB1711).  An amendment was brought by […]

February 23, 2024
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Bill Mandating Firearm Safety Training For Tennessee Public School Students Passes In Committee, Moves To House Floor

Bill Mandating Firearm Safety Training For Tennessee Public School Students Passes In Committee, Moves To House Floor

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill mandating firearm safety training for public school students passed the House Education Instruction Committee yesterday 12-3 and now moves to the House floor for a vote.  Following a spirited debate about the bill, its concepts and implementation between Republicans and Democrats, Representative Scott […]

February 21, 2024
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