Senate Bill 583 aims to enhance after school programs in Tennessee by establishing a grant system for local education agencies (LEAs) that meet specific criteria related to juvenile offense rates. The bill defines key terms such as "county juvenile offense rate," "eligible LEA," and "eligible nonprofit organization," and stipulates that eligible LEAs must apply for grants to provide after school programs for students in grades K-12. The grants will be awarded based on the number of eligible students served and will require LEAs to report annually on the programs' effectiveness and participation.

The bill mandates that grant funds be used for educational activities and programming in after school settings, allowing for the expansion of existing programs or the creation of new ones. Additionally, it allows LEAs to renew their grants in subsequent years, even if they no longer meet the eligibility criteria based on juvenile offense rates. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, for grant-related purposes, while other provisions will take effect immediately upon becoming law.