School Safety

This bill allows certain school employees to search students and their belongings, like lockers and vehicles, under specific conditions. It also changes the rules about notifying parents about threats at schools, so that only credible threats identified by local education authorities need to be reported within 48 hours.

TN HB2364 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by David Hawk (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 30 of them sponsored by David Hawk.

Supporters of the bill argue that it enhances school safety by empowering staff to take necessary actions to protect students. They believe that allowing searches can help prevent violence and ensure a secure learning environment.

Critics contend that the bill may infringe on students' rights and privacy by allowing searches without sufficient oversight. They also argue that narrowing the definition of credible threats could lead to delays in important safety communications to parents and guardians.

The analysis of HB2364, which pertains to school safety, indicates a low risk of conflict of interest for the sponsor, David Hawk. As a businessman and owner of Hawk's Family Business, his professional and financial interests do not directly intersect with the educational policy changes proposed in the bill. The bill focuses on the procedural aspects of school safety, such as search protocols and threat notifications, which do not appear to have any direct impact on Hawk's business operations or investments. Furthermore, his role as a board member of the Greene County Partnership does not suggest any direct connection to the educational sector or school safety measures outlined in the bill. Given the nature of his investment in the Investment Corporation of America Mutual Fund, there is no evident link to the educational or school safety sectors that would be affected by this legislation.

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