SB 2107 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, allows certain searches of containers, packages, and certain enclosures used for storage by students or visitors to be conducted by a school employee who has been designated by the school principal to conduct such searches and who has completed an orientation and training program developed by the department of education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

SB 2107 modifies Tennessee school search procedures by allowing trained school employees (not just officers) to conduct secondary searches of student or visitor containers/packages after initial metal detector or handheld device screenings detect potential threats. It requires these employees to complete state-developed training before conducting such searches. The bill specifies that physical searches of a person’s clothing (like pockets) must follow different rules, and it clarifies that searches cannot violate constitutional protections or override law enforcement authority. This directly affects students and visitors entering school buildings or designated areas.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Dawn White
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