Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 3.

As of July 1, 2023, the law will require each LEA and public charter school to pay $200 for each teacher in kindergarten through grade 12 for instructional supplies. The funds must be given to each teacher by October 31 of each school year so that the teacher may spend it at any time during that school year on instructional supplies as determined necessary by the teacher. Any funds not spent by the end of the school year must be pooled at the school level and used for the purchase of items of equipment for the benefit of all teachers. However, pooled funds cannot be used for basic building needs such as HVAC, carpets, furniture, items or equipment for the teachers' lounge, or the like.<br /> <br /> This bill increases the amount each LEA is required to pay each teacher for the purchases of supplies from $200 to $600 for the 2023-2024 school year.<br />