House Bill 2048, sponsored by McCalmon, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 49-6-108, to enhance the reporting requirements for pre-kindergarten programs. The bill deletes the existing subdivision (6) and replaces it with a new provision that mandates the Department of Education's Office of Early Learning to provide an annual report by July 1 each year. This report must detail the status of pre-kindergarten programs, including the number, location, and types of providers of pre-kindergarten classrooms, as well as the number of at-risk children served.

Additionally, the bill requires that this report be published on the department's website to ensure public access to the information. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in the state's early childhood education initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-108