House Bill 997 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding public charter schools, specifically addressing the fees that can be charged to students transferring from one local education agency (LEA) to another within the same county. The bill modifies Section 49-13-106(e) by deleting the reference to "49-13-113(b)" and replacing it with "49-13-113." Additionally, it introduces a new provision that prohibits public charter schools authorized to operate in a county LEA from charging registration fees, enrollment fees, or tuition to students who transfer from another LEA within the same county.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 49-13-113(c)(3) to include similar language that reinforces the prohibition on charging fees to transferring students. This legislative change aims to facilitate student mobility between schools within the same county without imposing financial barriers. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-13-106(e), 49-13-106, 49-13-113(c)(3), 49-13-113