House Bill 1725, also known as Senate Bill 1817, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to provide specific provisions for dependent children of service members. The bill modifies subsection (c) of Section 49-6-3101, requiring that documentation be submitted by the student or their parent to the school district within sixty days from the last day of the first school year of enrollment or within one year from the service member's reporting date, whichever is later. Additionally, it introduces new subsections (d) and (e), which mandate that local education agencies (LEAs) ensure necessary services are in place for students with specific educational plans upon enrollment and allows students in grades eleven or twelve to remain enrolled in their high school despite relocation due to military orders until they graduate or withdraw.

The bill aims to support the educational stability of children of service members by streamlining documentation requirements and ensuring continuity of services and enrollment in high school. It emphasizes the importance of accommodating the unique challenges faced by these students due to their parents' military commitments. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3101