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HB 2388

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, limits, for Carroll County, the weighted full-time equivalent average daily attendance for which the county is required to apportion all school funds collected by the county for current operation and maintenance purposes to that generated by students whose primary legal residence is located in Carroll County. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 49, Chapter 3.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brock Martin

Carroll County bill caps school funding apportionment to resident students only, potentially reducing resources for non-resident students attending county schools.

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/24/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2388

Legislative bill overview

HB 2388 would restrict Carroll County's school funding obligations by limiting how much county tax revenue must be distributed based on student attendance. Specifically, it caps the county's required funding apportionment to only those students whose primary legal residence is in Carroll County, rather than all students the county serves. The bill amends Tennessee's education funding statutes (TCA Title 5 and Title 49).

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how much money Carroll County schools receive and which students benefit from county-collected education funds. The change could shift financial burdens between the county and state, potentially impact students who live outside but attend Carroll County schools (such as open-enrollment or charter school students), and may influence the county's overall school funding capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic equity: Students who attend Carroll County schools but live in adjacent counties could lose access to county funding, raising questions about fairness and educational access
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Unclear whether the state would compensate for reduced county apportionments or if schools would face overall funding reductions
  • Implementation complexity: Determining "primary legal residence" for all students and adjusting weighted attendance calculations could create administrative challenges and disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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