HB1228 - Tennessee - Education

Companion Bill SB1143. Education - Creates a pilot program to reward students monetarily for academic achievement. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6. Fiscal Summary for HB1228 / *SB1143 Increase State Expenditures - $425,200 Bill Summary for HB1228 / *SB1143 This bill requires the department of education to establish a pilot program to reward student achievement in the school system with the most students eligible for free and reduced price lunches pursuant to federal law. The pilot program would be implemented by August 1, 2007. The program would include up to six schools with the opportunity for participation open to students in grades three through 12. The rewards for student achievement would include: (1) A $100 academic achievement award for each student, and for the custodial parent or guardian of each [...]

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