Tenn. Code § 49-6-103

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 49-6-103 - Legislative intent - Construction - Implementation
(a) It is the legislative intent that, based on the success of Tennessee's existing pilot pre-kindergarten programs, these programs be expanded on a voluntary basis by LEAs and the communities they serve to provide more opportunities for quality early childhood education and pre-kindergarten experiences while meeting standards for kindergarten readiness.
(b) Nothing in this section and §§ 49-6-104 - 49-6-110 shall be construed to make enrollment in these programs mandatory, nor shall anything in this section and §§ 49-6-104 - 49-6-110 be construed to be an entitlement to any service or program authorized by §§ 49-6-104 - 49-6-110.
(c) Implementation of these programs by LEAs shall be voluntary.

T.C.A. § 49-6-103

Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 703, s 1, eff. 4/6/2016.
Acts 2005, ch. 312, § 1.