Threats Of Violence

The bill changes the law regarding threats of mass violence on school property, specifying that only valid and credible threats will be considered criminal. It also requires schools to include a written assessment from a mental healthcare provider when evaluating students for dangerous behavior, which can be done through telehealth services.

TN SB2660 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

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Supporters of the bill would argue that it helps ensure that only serious threats are prosecuted, thereby protecting students' rights. It also promotes mental health support by integrating assessments from healthcare providers into school threat evaluations.

Critics might argue that the bill could downplay the seriousness of threats by requiring a higher standard for what constitutes a credible threat. Additionally, there may be concerns that relying on mental health assessments could delay necessary interventions for students who pose a risk.

The bill SB2660 focuses on amending the criminal offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property and requires mental healthcare assessments for students exhibiting dangerous behavior. Raumesh Akbari's personal financial interests primarily revolve around her work as an attorney and her involvement in various organizations, including the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. However, there are no direct overlaps between her financial interests and the specific provisions of the bill, particularly concerning mental health assessments or educational policy changes. Her law practice does not appear to directly engage with the mental health or education sectors in a way that would create a conflict of interest regarding this legislation.

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