Senate Bill 2258 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-151, to enhance the protocols surrounding the review of evidence from cameras installed on the exterior of school buses. The bill replaces the existing language in subdivision (c)(2) with new provisions that require local education agencies (LEAs) to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. This agreement must include the review of camera evidence and overall enforcement, specifying that only POST-certified or state-commissioned law enforcement officers, including school resource officers, are authorized to review such evidence to determine violations.

Additionally, the bill allows LEAs to authorize school security personnel to review camera evidence for violations, without restricting their ability to maintain a memorandum of understanding with law enforcement. This provision ensures that both law enforcement and school safety personnel can concurrently review evidence, thereby enhancing the safety and security measures in place for students. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-8-151(c)(2), 55-8-151