Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires LEAs to notify parents or guardians of a student at least 10 days before the student's individualized education program (IEP) meeting; requires LEAs to provide a copy of all evaluations and assessments of a student conducted for purposes of the student's IEP and, if created, a copy of a student's draft IEP, unless previously declined, to the student's parent or guardian at least 48 hours prior to a scheduled IEP team meeting. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

HB 861 requires Tennessee school districts to notify parents or guardians at least 10 days before a student’s special education IEP meeting and provide copies of all evaluations, assessments, and any draft IEP 48 hours prior to the meeting - unless parents decline in writing. It directly affects parents and guardians of students receiving special education services under Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Key provisions include standardized notice timelines and mandatory document sharing to improve transparency during IEP planning. Parents may opt out of receiving draft IEP copies by submitting written notice more than 48 hours before the meeting. The bill amends Tennessee special education law to formalize these communication requirements.