There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Tennessee Code
Title 49 - Education
Chapter 13 - Tennessee Public Charter Schools Act of 2002
§ 49-13-114. Transportation.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 49-13-114 (2017)
- (a) If a public charter school elects to provide transportation for its pupils, the transportation shall be provided by the school or by agreement with the LEA within the district in which the school is located in accordance with chapter 6, part 21 of this title. If a public charter school elects to provide transportation other than through an agreement with the LEA, the school shall receive all funds that would have been spent by the LEA to provide such transportation. If a public charter school elects not to provide transportation for its pupils, the school shall not receive the funds that would otherwise have been spent to do so.
- (b) For pupils who reside outside the district and who have been approved by the governing board of a charter school to attend a public charter school, the school is not required to provide or pay for transportation.
- (c) At the time a pupil enrolls in a public charter school, the school shall provide the child's parent or guardian with information regarding transportation.
- (d) Both the school and the LEA in which the school is located shall include in their annual reports what transportation plans are in effect for charter schools.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
