HB0656Enacted

Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

Tennessee HB0656 requires the commissioner of education to annually publish on the department's website the number of waivers granted to local education agencies (LEAs) from average class size requirements for the purpose of funding "grow your own" programs. This bill affects LEAs seeking waivers to support teacher recruitment and retention initiatives. Key provisions include the annual reporting requirement aimed at increasing transparency regarding the use of class size waivers.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0656 requires the commissioner of education to annually publish on the department's website the number of waivers granted to local education agencies (LEAs) from average class size requirements for the purpose of funding "grow your own" programs. This bill affects LEAs seeking waivers to support teacher recruitment and retention initiatives. Key provisions include the annual reporting requirement aimed at increasing transparency regarding the use of class size waivers.

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Sponsor

Farmer, Andrew

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 3, 2025

Last Action

May 14, 2026

Pub. Ch. 909

Subjects
Teachers, Principals and School PersonnelEducation, Dept. ofSalaries and BenefitsStudentsEducation

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