Education - As introduced, requires local education agencies and public charter schools to notify the parent or legal guardian of each student enrolled in the LEA or public charter school of their right to opt their student out of receiving instruction on firearm safety; allows a school social worker licensed by the state board of education to provide certain preventative and developmental counseling services to students without first obtaining parental consent. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 63.

HB 2227 requires Tennessee schools to notify parents or guardians before providing firearm safety instruction and allows them to opt their child out without penalty. It also expands access to student counseling by permitting state-licensed school social workers to offer preventative services without parental consent, previously limited to counselors or psychologists. The bill directly affects parents, students, and school staff by clarifying parental rights regarding firearm safety education and broadening who can provide certain counseling services. Key provisions include a 30-day advance notification requirement for firearm safety instruction and written opt-out procedures for parents. These changes amend Tennessee education laws in Titles 49 and 63.