HB 902: Education, Curriculum - As enacted, establishes a pilot program that provides grants to local education agencies to advance substance abuse and violence prevention programs. - Amends TCA Title 49.
HB 902 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1058 (updated May 27, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill creates a "test" program to give schools extra money. The goal is to pay for programs that help keep students safe from drugs and violence. It is currently being reviewed by the House of Representatives.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- No direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Provides additional funding to local education agencies
- Supports growth in specialized educational service sectors
Risks
- Potential administrative costs associated with grant management
Society
Benefits
- Expands resources for substance abuse prevention
- Enhances violence prevention programs for students
Risks
- Effectiveness is dependent on the quality of pilot program implementation
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Pilot efficacy is subject to state implementation oversight
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Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentComp. became Pub. Ch. 1058
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