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HB 146

Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) - As introduced, requires the department of education create a process for LEAs to provide real-time enrollment data so that funding allocations are adjusted continuously throughout the year; revises criteria for infrastructure stipends; establishes that allocations of education funding to LEAs for the state's per student funding for charter school students must be made no later than the date by which LEAs are required to pay charter schools for each student. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

Withdrawn Tennessee bill would require real-time student enrollment data tracking to continuously adjust school funding throughout fiscal year and synchronize charter school payment timelines.

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Bill Summary · HB 146

Legislative bill overview

HB 146 would require Tennessee's Department of Education to establish a real-time enrollment data system enabling local education agencies (LEAs) to receive continuously adjusted funding throughout the school year based on actual student counts. The bill also modifies infrastructure stipend criteria and mandates that charter school funding allocations be made on the same timeline as payments to charter schools.

Why is this important

Current funding systems typically operate on static allocations based on enrollment projections made months in advance, creating cash flow mismatches and budgeting challenges when actual enrollment differs from predictions. Real-time adjustment mechanisms could improve fiscal accuracy and reduce the timing gaps between when districts pay charter schools and when they receive corresponding state reimbursement, addressing a known source of district financial strain.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Creating a real-time data system requires significant IT infrastructure investment and ongoing maintenance; smaller districts may face disproportionate compliance costs
  • Charter school funding equity: Mandating synchronous payment timelines could strain district budgets if state reimbursement lags behind required charter school payments, effectively forcing districts to finance the state's obligation
  • Enrollment volatility: Continuous funding adjustments based on real-time enrollment could create unpredictable budget swings for schools, making long-term financial planning and staffing decisions more difficult

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

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