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TN HB2388
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brock Martin
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-3-315 to create new funding apportionment rules for counties with virtual public schools
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Applies specifically to counties that operate a county school system, have 5 or more special school districts, and have at least one special school district operating a virtual school under the Virtual Public Schools Act
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Requires county trustees to apportion school funds for operations and maintenance among LEAs based on weighted full-time equivalent average daily attendance (WFTEADA), calculated by student residence location multiplied by program cost differential
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Excludes funds from local special student transportation tax levies from this apportionment requirement
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5 and Title 49, Chapter 3, relative to the apportionment of education funding in a county in which an LEA has established a public virtual school.
Local Education Agencies
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026