Department of Education
Kevin Huffman, Commissioner

The Basic Education Program, or BEP, funding formula is used to calculate K-12 funds for public schools in Tennessee. Once funding has been calculated, staff distributes funding information to districts.

The info sheet linked below addresses to frequently asked questions regarding BEP in Tennessee: 

• BEP 2.0 and System/School Improvement Planning ||

Differentiated Pay Plans - State Board of Education Guidelines

• Differential Pay Plan Memo
• Differentiated Pay Checklist
• Differentiated Guidelines
• Questions and Answers

Indirect Cost

• Year 2003 Indirect Cost Plan Manual |
• Year 2007 Indirect Cost Plan Certification |
• Year 2007 Indirect Cost Plan Spreadsheet