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HB 226

Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) - As introduced, creates a 3 percent weighted allocation for a student who resides in a school district with a membership between 1,001 and 1,250, both inclusive. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kirk Haston

Creates 3% weighted funding bonus for Tennessee school districts with 1,001-1,250 students to direct more resources to mid-sized districts.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 226

Legislative bill overview

HB 226 modifies Tennessee's school funding formula by creating a 3 percent weighted allocation bonus for students attending school districts with enrollment between 1,001 and 1,250 students. This adjustment to the state's education funding mechanism would direct additional resources to mid-sized rural and smaller districts in this specific enrollment range.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly determine how much money districts receive per student, affecting classroom resources, teacher salaries, and program availability. Mid-sized districts often struggle to achieve economies of scale that larger districts enjoy while lacking the specialized funding that very small districts receive, so targeted adjustments can address funding equity gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Arbitrary enrollment window: The selection of 1,001-1,250 students appears narrow and may raise questions about why this specific range deserves preferential treatment over districts just above or below it
  • Funding source unclear: The bill summary doesn't specify whether this 3 percent allocation comes from new funding or is redistributed from other districts, which could affect districts outside this range
  • Geographic fairness: Districts with identical challenges but different enrollment sizes would receive unequal treatment, potentially creating equity issues rather than resolving them

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

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