Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee HB0997 prohibits county local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools authorized by those LEAs from charging registration, enrollment, or tuition fees for students who transfer from one public charter school to another within the same county. The bill specifically affects students residing in counties with multiple LEAs, ensuring they are not classified as out-of-district students when transferring. Key provisions include the prohibition of fees for transfers and the stipulation that such students are not considered out-of-district for enrollment purposes.
Tennessee HB0997 prohibits county local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools authorized by those LEAs from charging registration, enrollment, or tuition fees for students who transfer from one public charter school to another within the same county. The bill specifically affects students residing in counties with multiple LEAs, ensuring they are not classified as out-of-district students when transferring. Key provisions include the prohibition of fees for transfers and the stipulation that such students are not considered out-of-district for enrollment purposes.
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