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TN HB0997
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Stevens
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AI Summary
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Students residing in counties with multiple Local Education Agencies (LEAs) who transfer from one LEA to a public charter school authorized in the county LEA are not considered "out-of-district" for enrollment purposes
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County LEAs and public charter schools are prohibited from charging registration fees, enrollment fees, or tuition to students who reside in the county and transfer from another LEA within the same county
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 49-13-106(e) and 49-13-113(c) to expand charter school enrollment access within multi-LEA counties
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Passed April 17, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on May 5, 2025, taking effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to public charter schools.
Schools, Charter
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 388
5/13/2025