Senate Bill 290 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, to establish specific guidelines for conducting searches on school property. The bill stipulates that searches must be conducted by a school resource officer acting as a school official. Additionally, if a search involves a student under the age of eighteen, the principal is required to notify the student's parent or legal guardian and obtain their consent before proceeding with the search.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that clarify that searches conducted under these guidelines must not violate the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution or Article I, Section 7 of the Tennessee Constitution. These amendments aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding searches in schools, ensuring that the rights of students are protected while allowing for necessary safety measures. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-4204(a), 49-6-4204, 49-6-4205(a), 49-6-4205