House Bill 721 amends Tennessee law to establish specific protections for educational employees against assault. The bill defines "educational employee" as anyone employed by a school and specifies that "school" includes all public and private institutions serving grades K-12. It outlines that a person commits assault against an educational employee if they knowingly cause bodily injury while the employee is performing their official duties in various locations, including school grounds, school-sponsored activities, school-provided transportation, or official school bus stops.

The bill classifies assault against an educational employee as a Class E felony, thereby increasing the legal consequences for such actions. The new provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding school staff and promoting a safer educational environment.