Senate Bill 225 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, to enhance student discipline measures by allowing local education agencies (LEAs) to collaborate on virtual schooling options for students who have been suspended or expelled. Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision that permits an LEA with an established virtual school to enter into agreements with another LEA that does not have a virtual school. This arrangement enables the virtual school to provide remote instruction to affected students from both LEAs, thereby creating an approved alternative program for those who are unable to participate in the regular school program due to disciplinary actions.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, and will apply to the 2023-2024 school year and subsequent years. This legislative change aims to ensure that students who face disciplinary measures still have access to educational resources and support, promoting continuity in their learning despite their circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3402(i), 49-6-3402