On April 23, 2023, the Tennessee Legislature passed
Senate Bill 1325 / House Bill 1202
that was carried by Senator Paul Bailey and Representative Ryan
Williams. The legislation would authorize under very limited
circumstances a “person employed by an [sic] LEA [Local Education
Agency] to possess and carry a concealed handgun on the grounds of the
school to which the person is assigned”. The legislation would also
authorize other individuals who are active or retired law enforcement to
do similarly if they are “assigned” to the school although such
individuals would be eligible to carry any “firearm.” [Note: The
legislative history reflects 6 proposed Senate Amendments and 16
proposed House amendments. It appears that
Senate Amendment 3 is the only one that was passed]