Bill > SB0753

This bill amends Tennessee's laws regarding voluntary pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs to allow local education agencies (LEAs) to enroll children of LEA employees in their pre-K programs under certain conditions. Specifically, if an LEA's voluntary pre-K classroom does not fill to maximum capacity with at-risk children during initial enrollment, the LEA may enroll children who are not at-risk, including children of LEA employees who are four years old by August 15 and who reside outside the LEA's geographic area. The bill also permits LEAs to charge tuition and fees to these employees' children, but only up to the actual cost of the child's enrollment and attendance in the program. The legislation modifies existing provisions to ensure that priority remains with at-risk children while providing flexibility for LEAs to utilize available pre-K classroom space. Important terms in the bill include LEA (local education agency), TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention System), and references to federal guidelines for educational and lunch assistance eligibility. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, aiming to provide additional educational opportunities and workforce support for LEA employees.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0753&ga=114