House Bill 448, also known as Senate Bill 1163, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to enhance the training requirements for local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools regarding behavior intervention. The bill mandates that each LEA and public charter school must incorporate at least two hours of evidence-based skills training each school year, focusing on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, functional behavior assessments, de-escalation, and conflict management. This training can also count towards fulfilling two hours of the in-service training required under a previously established plan.

Additionally, the bill removes subdivision (3) from subsection (j) of Section 49-10-1304, streamlining the existing regulations. The changes outlined in this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of equipping educators with the necessary skills to manage student behavior effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-10-1304, 49-10-1304(j)