Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires, instead of encourages, LEAs and public charter schools to incorporate training in evidence-based skills training on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, functional behavior assessments, de-escalation, and conflict management into its behavior intervention training program; requires at least two hours of such training each school year; allows the hours of training received to be applied toward in-service training requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 448 requires Tennessee public schools and local education agencies (LEAs) to include at least two hours annually of evidence-based training on positive behavioral interventions, conflict prevention, de-escalation, and conflict management in their staff behavior intervention programs. This replaces a previous "encouragement" with a mandatory requirement, directly affecting all K-12 public schools and charter schools in Tennessee. The training hours can count toward existing in-service professional development requirements, easing implementation for schools. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 and takes effect July 1, 2025.