Bill > HB0623

This bill modifies Tennessee's pre-kindergarten enrollment regulations by establishing new enrollment deadlines for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs. Specifically, the bill requires the state department of education to set two distinct enrollment periods: an initial enrollment deadline at the start of the school year, which prioritizes at-risk children residing in the local educational agency's (LEA) geographic area, and a subsequent enrollment deadline up to 30 days after the school year begins for other eligible students. The initial enrollment will ensure that at-risk four-year-old students can secure spots in pre-kindergarten classrooms first, while the secondary deadline allows additional students to enroll if space remains available. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and continue in subsequent years, providing a structured approach to pre-kindergarten enrollment that gives priority to at-risk children while maintaining flexibility for other eligible students.

Education

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