Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
Tennessee HB1238 establishes a new division within the Department of Education focused on early childhood care and education, set to be operational by December 31, 2026. This bill affects child care and early educational services funded by state or federal resources, including programs like Head Start and pre-kindergarten. Key provisions include the creation of a unified early childhood education system, the appointment of a director for the new division, and the requirement for a strategic plan and annual reporting to the General Assembly on the system's progress and challenges.
Tennessee HB1238 establishes a new division within the Department of Education focused on early childhood care and education, set to be operational by December 31, 2026. This bill affects child care and early educational services funded by state or federal resources, including programs like Head Start and pre-kindergarten. Key provisions include the creation of a unified early childhood education system, the appointment of a director for the new division, and the requirement for a strategic plan and annual reporting to the General Assembly on the system's progress and challenges.
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