HB2256

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to public charter schools.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2256 amends charter agreements for public charter schools, setting specific terms for renewals.

HB2256 modifies Tennessee's public charter school laws by setting the term of renewed charter agreements. If approved by a local board of education, the renewal term is ten academic years. If approved by the commission, the term is between five and ten academic years. The bill also allows local boards of education to become authorizers for public charter schools within 30 days of authorization. These changes aim to provide clarity and flexibility in the governance of public charter schools.

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History

Mar 25

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

Mar 18

House

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

House

Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/24/2026