House Bill 448 amends Tennessee education law by adding a new requirement for local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools. Specifically, it mandates that each institution incorporate at least two hours of evidence-based skills training each school year focused on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, functional behavior assessments, de-escalation, and conflict management into their behavior intervention training programs. This training can also fulfill part of the in-service training requirements outlined in existing law.

Additionally, the bill removes subdivision (3) from Section 49-10-1304(j) of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The changes introduced by 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)