Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA)
In 2022, Tennessee created a new student-based state funding formula, or the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA). As outlined in T. C. A. § 49-3-101-115, the State Board (SBE) contributes to the formula’s implementation and monitoring process by:
- Establishing and coordinating the TISA Review Committee to review funding and allocations, identify potential revisions, and publish an annual report
- Holding TISA accountability hearings for districts based on their state report card letter grade to discuss student outcomes, spending decisions, and potential next steps.
- Serving on the Outcomes Funding Committee and Progress Review Board.
- Voting on the state teacher minimum salary schedule when any TISA funding is directed towards existing teacher salary increases.
- Voting on the fiscal capacity calculation to determine how much a county can financially contribute.
For more information on TISA, visit the Tennessee Department of Education website.
ARCHIVE: The Basic Education Program (BEP)
The Basic Education Program (BEP) was the funding formula through which state education dollars were generated and distributed to Tennessee schools. The Board annually reviewed and approved school system allocations generated through the BEP formula.
The BEP Review Committee
The BEP Review Committee convened annually to review the BEP and outline recommendations. The final meeting of the BEP Review Committee was held October 31, 2022. This committee will be replaced in the coming years with a TISA Review Committee, relating to the new education funding formula.
Meetings
- June 22, 2022
Agenda
Video - October 31, 2022
Agenda
Video - November 14, 2022
Video - November 14, 2022
Agenda
Video
Reports
Meetings
- June 18, 2020
Agenda
Video
Legislative Update Powerpoint
Budget Update Powerpoint
TACIR Memo and AG Opinion
Review of the Available Data on the TACIR Change - August 14, 2020
Agenda
Video
BEP Proposed Changes Powerpoint
Summary of Changes in BEP Shares Due to Floors - October 27, 2020
Agenda
Video
BEP Report - December 16, 2020
Agenda
Video
Comparison of TACIR Models
TACIR Analysis of Possible Data Changes to Fiscal Capacity: IDB for TEP
TACIR Formula Resolution
SJR 1280
Reports
Meetings
- Conference Call
December 16, 2019
Agenda
Video
Powerpoint
Spreadsheet - Conference Call
October 29, 2019
Agenda
Video - In Person Meeting + Conference Call
September 4, 2019
Agenda
Powerpoint 1
Powerpoint 2
Video - Conference Call
June 12, 2019
Agenda
Video
Powerpoint 1
Powerpoint 2
Reports
Meetings
- Conference Call
October 27, 2016, 3:30 PM (CDT)
Agenda
Video
Meeting Minutes - Conference Call
October 24, 2016, 11:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Video - Conference Call
July 28, 2016, 2:00 PM (CDT)
Agenda
Video
Meeting Minutes - Webinar
June 10, 2016, 1:00 PM (CDT)
Agenda
Video
Reports
Meetings
- Conference Call
December 2, 2015, 9:00 AM (CST)
Agenda
Meeting Minutes - Conference Call
October 28, 2015, 8:30 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Meeting Minutes - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 21, 2015, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Meeting Minutes - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 16, 2015, 1:00 PM (CDT)
Agenda
Reports
Meetings
- In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 28, 2014, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 14, 2014, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Video - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
September 30, 2014, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
August 12, 2014, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Reports
- 2014 Final BEP Report
- 2014-2015 BEP Blue Book
- 2014 BEP 2.0 Allocations
- 2014-2015 State Minimum Salary Schedule
- ARCC Teacher Compensation Literature Review Full Report, submitted to the BEP Review Committee September 2014.
Meetings
- In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 29, 2013, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Video - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 1, 2013, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Video - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda - In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
August 13, 2013, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Video
Reports
Meetings
- In-Person Meeting + Conference Call
October 24, 2012, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Video - Conference Call
October 1, 2012, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda - Conference Call
September 11, 2012, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda - Conference Call
Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 9:00 AM (CDT)
Agenda
Reports
- 2012 Final BEP Report
- 2012-2013 BEP Blue Book
- 2012 BEP 2.0 Allocations
- 2012 BEP Minimum Salary Schedule Teachers , Superintendent
Report
Meetings
- September 19, 2008
Meeting Minutes - August 21, 2008
Meeting Minutes
Reports
- November 1, 2008 Report
- Appendices
A. Salary Disparity
1. Total Teacher Compensation Methodology
2. Total Teacher Compensation Summary
3. PowerPoint Presentation
4. Salary Equity Analysis, Exhibits 1 - 9
5. Regional Disparity Methodology
6. Regional Disparity Summary
7. Regional Disparity Analysis
8. Regional Disparity, Regions Defined
B. BEP Administrative and Instructional Technology
1. Members of the sub-committee
2. Cost to reach U.S. instructional computer average
3. Cost of immediate priority recommendations
4. Extended priorities
C. Senate Joint Resolution 1180 & BEP 2.0
1. Local Budget Survey
2. Discussion Points
3. Fiscal Scenarios
4. Maintenance of Effort Options
5. Roll Call Vote
6. Maintenance of Effort Options Amendment
Meetings
- October 23, 2006
Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2006
Meeting Minutes - September 28, 2006
Meeting Minutes - August 30, 2006
Meeting Minutes
Reports
- 2006 BEP Review Committee Annual Report
- 2006 Report Summary (Presentation)
- Apr. 2006: BEP Resolution presented to the Board, with the approval of the commissioners of education and finance and administration. This resolution was presented to the legislature for approval.\\
- Jan. 2006 Presentation to Select Oversight Committee
Meetings
- October 17, 2005
Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2005
Meeting Minutes - August 24, 2005
Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2005
Meeting Minutes