SB1310

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13, relative to charter schools.

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SB1310 amends Tennessee's charter school laws, shifting some approval authority to the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.

SB1310 amends Tennessee's charter school laws, primarily affecting the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission and local boards of education. The bill allows public institutions of higher education to apply directly to the commission for approval of public charter school applications, with the commission's decision being final and not subject to appeal. It also mandates that the commission annually publish certain information on its website and requires the commissioner of education to prepare an annual report on public charter schools.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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19 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 275

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.