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This bill modifies Tennessee's education funding regulations for public charter schools, primarily changing how state and local funds are allocated. The bill requires the state department of education to directly disburse state-generated funds to public charter schools instead of routing them through local education agencies (LEAs), and mandates that LEAs allocate local funds to charter schools in at least nine equal installments. It introduces new provisions for how federal funds like IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) funds should be distributed to charter schools, either through joint service agreements or sub-grants based on eligible student populations. Additionally, the bill requires LEAs to include detailed charter school funding calculations in their budgets and mandates that by July 1, 2025, the department must establish clear procedures for charter schools to dispute potential errors in fund allocations. The bill aims to provide more direct and transparent funding mechanisms for public charter schools, ensuring they receive appropriate state, local, and federal financial support. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, with some provisions becoming effective immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1019&ga=114