Senate Bill 2201, also known as House Bill 2146, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to address truancy among students. The bill modifies Section 49-6-3009 by designating the existing language as subdivision (1) and adding a new subdivision (2). This new provision states that if a student is referred to juvenile court for truancy and is adjudicated as unruly, the court may impose a disposition that includes the suspension of the student's driving privileges or the ability to obtain a driver's license for up to one year.

The bill aims to enhance accountability for truancy by introducing potential consequences that affect a student's driving privileges. This legislative change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing truancy and its associated behaviors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3009(g), 49-6-3009