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HB 779

Charitable Solicitations - As enacted, corrects a reference in the charitable solicitations law that requires educational institutions be approved as such by the Tennessee public charter school commission rather than the state board of education to be exempt from registration requirements. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 5.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Aron Maberry

HB 779 corrects Tennessee charitable solicitation law to require educational institution exemptions be approved by the public charter school commission instead of the state board of education.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 251
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Bill Summary · HB 779

Legislative bill overview

HB 779 corrects a reference in Tennessee's charitable solicitations law to specify that educational institutions must be approved by the Tennessee public charter school commission (rather than the state board of education) to qualify for exemption from charitable registration requirements. This is a technical correction to align the law with current regulatory authority.

Why is this important

The amendment clarifies which state agency has approval authority over educational institutions seeking exemption from charitable solicitation registration. Without this correction, educational institutions could face confusion about which regulatory body oversees their exemption status, potentially creating compliance issues or regulatory barriers for legitimate educational charities.

Potential points of contention

  • Jurisdictional shift: The change transfers oversight authority from the state board of education to the public charter school commission, which may be viewed as either a clarification or a substantive redistribution of regulatory responsibility
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill does not explicitly define what types of educational institutions qualify or whether this applies equally to public, charter, and private educational entities
  • Retroactive application: Unclear whether this correction applies retroactively to previously-exempted institutions or only prospectively to new applications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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