SB 2187 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, allows a student to be denied the privilege of participating in physical activity during the school day if the student engages in certain prohibited conduct or behavior; allows a teacher or administrator, as a form of discipline, to remove a student from, or deny a student participation in, any physical activity or physical activity period, or to assign a student alternative lessons, assignments, or activities, including physical activities, to improve the student's conduct or behavior. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-1021.

SB 2187 allows Tennessee schools to temporarily deny students participation in physical activities (like recess or unstructured play) if they violate school conduct rules or display disruptive, violent, or threatening behavior. Teachers or administrators may remove students from these activities or assign alternative tasks to address behavioral issues. The bill clarifies that physical activity requirements do not include regular physical education classes or time students spend using electronic devices. This change modifies how schools handle behavioral incidents during non-PE physical activity periods, without altering standard PE class participation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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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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John Stevens
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