TN SB2601 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-25 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-25 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, requires public institutions of higher education to notify students facing disciplinary hearings of their right to counsel at least 48 hours before the hearing; allows students to view the evidence to be presented in support of the proposed disciplinary actions at least 48 hours before the hearing. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Title
As introduced, requires public institutions of higher education to notify students facing disciplinary hearings of their right to counsel at least 48 hours before the hearing; allows students to view the evidence to be presented in support of the proposed disciplinary actions at least 48 hours before the hearing. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mark Norris [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-25 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee |
| 2016-01-21 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2016-01-21 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB1898 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-01 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration & Planning Subcommittee of Education Administration & Planning
Subjects
Tennessee State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2601&ga=109 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Bill/SB2601.pdf |
