Education - As introduced, enacts the "School Safety and Mental Health Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

The "School Safety and Mental Health Act" requires every public school in Tennessee to employ at least one full-time licensed school counselor. It creates a state grant program for school safety infrastructure improvements, mandating that school districts detail how funds will address safety needs identified in security assessments and support charter schools. Districts must comply with all state school safety laws to qualify for grants, and unspent funds must carry forward to future years. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2025.