House Bill 623 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-104(c)(1), to establish specific enrollment deadlines for local education agencies (LEAs) regarding voluntary pre-kindergarten classrooms. The bill mandates that the Department of Education set an initial enrollment deadline for LEAs to determine if there is space available for students beyond at-risk children, which must occur no later than the start of the school year. Additionally, if space remains after the initial deadline, a second enrollment deadline must be established, which cannot extend beyond August 30.

This legislation aims to streamline the enrollment process for pre-kindergarten programs, ensuring that LEAs have clear guidelines for enrolling eligible students. The changes will take effect upon becoming law and will apply to the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-104(c)(1), 49-6-104