Education - As introduced, enacts the "Student Comfort through Alternative Restorative Environments (CARE) Act"; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to allow students of a school in the LEA or public charter school where an act of mass violence occurs to voluntarily participate in remote instruction or a virtual education program for at least 31 calendar days. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37 and Title 49.

SB 699, the "Student Comfort through Alternative Restorative Environments (CARE) Act," requires Tennessee public schools and charter schools to offer students the option to participate in remote learning or virtual education for at least 31 consecutive days following an act of mass violence (defined as causing serious injury or death to two or more people) at their school. This applies to students enrolled at the school during the incident, with participation being voluntary based on parent/guardian request or student consent (if 18+). The law ensures students taking remote learning cannot face academic penalties and remain eligible for counseling and mental health resources. It amends Tennessee education codes and takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.