Bill > HB0226

This bill modifies Tennessee's education funding formula by creating a new 3 percent weighted allocation specifically for students residing in local education agencies (LEAs) with a membership between 1,001 and 1,250 students. In the existing law, the bill adds a new provision that provides an additional 3 percent funding weight for school districts within this specific enrollment range. The current legislation involves amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, which governs education regulations. By adding this weighted allocation, the bill aims to provide slightly increased financial support for school districts of a particular size, potentially helping smaller to mid-sized districts receive more resources per student. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts and state education administrators time to prepare for the new funding calculation.