MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee State Board of Education has approved a new personal‑safety curriculum as part of a sweeping statewide response to educator misconduct, and local schools are stepping up enforcement of zero‑tolerance policies following a high-profile case in Memphis.
Background and statewide reforms
In November 2024, the State Board passed a framework to bolster student safety through enhanced classroom policies and curriculum standards, aimed at middle and high school students. Vice‑Chair Darrell Cobbins emphasized that the initiative is not just regulatory but proactive, incorporating age‑appropriate instruction on boundaries, consent, and personal safety, alongside a reinforced code of ethics for teachers…