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This bill modifies Tennessee's pre-kindergarten enrollment regulations by establishing two specific enrollment deadlines for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs. The first deadline requires local education agencies (LEAs) to determine available classroom space for at-risk children by the start of the school year, ensuring these priority students can enroll first. The second deadline allows for additional student enrollment within 30 days after the school year begins, which provides flexibility for non-at-risk four-year-olds or other eligible children to fill remaining classroom spaces. The bill specifically applies to the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years, giving school districts clear guidance on how to manage pre-kindergarten enrollment. By creating these structured enrollment windows, the legislation aims to balance prioritizing at-risk students' access to pre-kindergarten programs while also allowing other eligible children to participate if space is available.

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