TN HB0016

Creates a Student Pedestrian Protection Grant Program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation to fund sidewalk design, construction, repair, and replacement around public schools

Establishes a dedicated Student Pedestrian Protection Grant Fund within the general fund, composed of legislative appropriations and gifts, grants, or donations

Grants awarded competitively to local governments on an annual basis, requiring a local match in an amount set by the commissioner (which may include in-kind project work)

Fund balances carry forward and do not revert to the general fund at fiscal year end; interest earned remains in the fund

Grant recipients must submit quarterly progress reports and a final report; the department must report to the General Assembly by October 1 each year on funds received and payments made