TN SB0290The bill requires that certain physical searches of students, as well as searches of lockers, vehicles, and other property on school grounds, must be carried out by a school resource officer. This aims to ensure that searches are conducted by trained personnel to maintain safety and security in schools.
TN SB0290 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Paul Bailey (R), currently “Passed” since April 29, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 196 of them sponsored by Paul Bailey.
Supporters of the bill argue that having trained school resource officers conduct searches enhances student safety and ensures that searches are handled professionally and respectfully. They believe this measure will create a more secure educational environment for students and staff.
Critics of the bill contend that it could lead to an increase in invasive searches and may disproportionately affect certain student groups. They worry that the presence of school resource officers during searches might create a more intimidating atmosphere, undermining trust between students and school authorities.
The bill SB0290 focuses on the regulation of searches on school property, specifically requiring that certain searches be conducted by a school resource officer. The sponsor, Paul Bailey, has a diverse portfolio of business interests primarily in the trucking and equine industries, which do not have a direct connection to the education sector or the specific provisions of this bill. His role as a businessman and board member in the Tennessee Trucking Association does not intersect with the operational aspects of school searches or student safety protocols.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Bailey Company | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | CB TRUCKING INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB TRANSPORTATION, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | A & P LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | CITIZENS BANK | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SAFE TRUCKING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: PB PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SB0290 do?
The bill requires that certain physical searches of students, as well as searches of lockers, vehicles, and other property on school grounds, must be carried out by a school resource officer. This aims to ensure that searches are conducted by trained personnel to maintain safety and security in schools.
What is the status of TN SB0290?
TN SB0290 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0290?
Paul Bailey (R) sponsored TN SB0290.
