Senate Bill 946 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, by introducing a new requirement for local education agencies (LEAs) regarding parental notification of safety concerns in public schools. The bill mandates that if an LEA receives credible information about a threat of violence or significantly disruptive behavior, whether from a threat assessment team or another source, and subsequently reports this information to law enforcement, it must also notify the parents and guardians of students enrolled in the affected school.

The notification to parents and guardians must occur within twenty-four hours of the LEA's report to law enforcement and can utilize existing communication methods already in place for disseminating information. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and awareness of parents regarding potential threats in public schools, ensuring they are informed promptly about any significant safety concerns affecting their children.