Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee 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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pody (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Feb 10, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 Senate | SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/23/2022 Passed | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction