Tennessee HB1823 amends school attendance laws to include unexcused absences from previous schools when students transfer mid-year.
Tennessee HB1823 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that unexcused absences from a previous school or local education agency (LEA) are counted when a student transfers mid-year. The bill also mandates that if a student withdraws from an LEA and does not transfer to another LEA, the director of schools must report the student's absences to the juvenile court judge. The judge may then assess a fine or community service against the student's parent or legal guardian. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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