House Bill 61 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 49-6-3009, to introduce a new provision regarding student attendance records. The bill allows for the issuance of subpoenas for a student's attendance record, which includes all previous school years attended at public schools. This process must comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other relevant privacy laws, ensuring that student information is handled in accordance with established privacy protections.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of maintaining student privacy while also providing a legal framework for accessing attendance records when necessary. This amendment aims to streamline the process for obtaining such records in the context of complaints or referrals related to student attendance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3009