(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.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-6-103

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
(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.
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