HB 1709

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to reimburse teachers for child care expenses paid by the teacher each month for the teacher's dependent child to receive child care services through a child care program certified by the department of education or a child care agency licensed by the department of human services; requires, subject to appropriation, this state to reimburse LEAs and public charter schools a portion of any such monthly reimbursement amount paid by the LEA or public charter school. - Amends TCA Title 49.