Tennessee SB0583 amends state law to provide grants for after school programs in counties with high juvenile offense rates.

Tennessee SB0583 amends state law to provide grants for after school programs in counties with high juvenile offense rates. The bill defines "eligible LEA" as a local education agency operating in a county where the juvenile offense rate is at least 10% higher than the statewide average. Eligible LEAs can apply for grants to operate or expand after school programs for students in grades K-12. Grant applications must include details on the number of public schools and students served, program successes, and vulnerabilities.

Tennessee SB0583 amends state law to provide grants for after school programs in counties with high juvenile offense rates.

Tennessee SB0583 amends state law to provide grants for after school programs in counties with high juvenile offense rates. The bill defines "eligible LEA" as a local education agency operating in a county where the juvenile offense rate is at least 10% higher than the statewide average. Eligible LEAs can apply for grants to operate or expand after school programs for students in grades K-12. Grant applications must include details on the number of public schools and students served, program successes, and vulnerabilities.