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TN HB0997
TN HB0997AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to public charter schools.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, prohibits a county LEA or public charter school authorized to operate in a county LEA from charging registration fees, enrollment fees, or tuition for a student who resides in the county and who transfers to a public charter school authorized to operate in the county LEA from another LEA located in the same county. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's education laws to address enrollment fees and district transfer rules for public charter schools within the same county. Specifically, the bill prohibits a county local education agency (LEA) or a public charter school from charging registration fees, enrollment fees, or tuition to a student who lives in the county and transfers from one LEA to a public charter school within the same county. Additionally, the bill clarifies that such a transferring student should not be considered an "out-of-district" student for enrollment purposes. The legislation aims to reduce financial barriers and administrative complications for students moving between public schools within the same county. By preventing fees and eliminating out-of-district status, the bill makes it easier for students to transfer between local educational agencies and public charter schools without incurring extra costs or facing enrollment restrictions. The changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 388 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0997&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0388.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0997 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0304.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0304 (4902) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0511.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0997 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0997.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0997.pdf |
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