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TN SB0364
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Briggs
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Tennessee Full Service Community Schools Act," authorizing local boards of education to partner with community organizations to create schools that integrate educational, health, family, and social services for students and families
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Creates a grant program administered by the University of Tennessee, beginning January 1, 2026, to fund planning, staffing, and services for full service community schools
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Requires grant recipients to designate a full-time coordinator, conduct community needs assessments, develop action plans and logic models, and report implementation data to the University of Tennessee
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Prioritizes grants for LEAs demonstrating financial sustainability capacity and strong community partnerships; second or subsequent grants require matching funds from community partners
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University of Tennessee must provide ongoing technical assistance, monitor program effectiveness, and publish best practices on its website
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to community schools.
Local Education Agencies
Last Action
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
3/12/2026