Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to award grants to local education agencies that operate or authorize at least one public school located in a county with a county juvenile offense rate that is at least 10 percent higher than the statewide juvenile offense rate to enable such LEAs to provide after school programs for students in grades K-12. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 49.

HB 1004 requires Tennessee's Department of Education to award grants to local school districts operating schools in counties with juvenile offense rates at least 10% higher than the statewide rate. These grants fund after-school programs for all K-12 students in qualifying districts, with programs required to include educational activities. Districts must submit applications showing eligibility, partner with approved nonprofits if needed, and report annually on program reach and outcomes. Funding is allocated based on the proportion of eligible students served across all qualifying districts, subject to annual appropriations.