Education - As introduced, enacts the "Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act"; clarifies that public charter schools are required to have a threat assessment team in the same manner as required of local education agencies. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 37 and Title 49.

SB 386, the "Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act," would require Tennessee public charter schools and local school districts to implement a computer-based system for staff to report early warning signs of student behavioral issues, such as bullying, threats, substance abuse, or mental health concerns. Schools must train staff to use the system, which automatically alerts their threat assessment teams when a report is entered, and submit annual reports to the state education department. Non-compliance could result in the withholding of state funds, while all data handling must comply with privacy laws like FERPA. The bill clarifies that public charter schools must now establish threat assessment teams in the same way as traditional school districts.