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HB 2483

Schools, Charter - As introduced, changes from December 11 to December 15, the date by which the state board of education is required to post the information received from each local education agency regarding the total amount of authorizer fees collected by the LEA in the previous school year and the authorizing obligations fulfilled using the authorizer fees collected on its website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 13.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

Tennessee bill delays charter school authorizer fee reporting deadline from December 11 to December 15, affecting annual public transparency disclosures on state website.

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2483

Legislative bill overview

HB 2483 modifies Tennessee education code to shift the deadline for posting charter school authorizer fee information from December 11 to December 15 each year. Local education agencies (LEAs) must report total authorizer fees collected and how those fees were used, with the state board required to publish this data on its website.

Why is this important

Transparency in charter school funding and oversight is crucial for public accountability. This reporting requirement allows stakeholders—parents, policymakers, and taxpayers—to track how authorization fees are spent and whether authorizing bodies are fulfilling their regulatory obligations. The four-day extension affects the timeline for public access to this financial information.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency vs. Administrative Burden: Critics may argue the deadline extension delays public access to financial data, while supporters may contend the extra four days reduces administrative strain on LEAs during busy end-of-year periods.
  • Authorizer Accountability: The bill does not change what must be reported, only when—leaving questions about whether current reporting requirements adequately capture authorizer performance and fee justification.
  • Data Usefulness: A four-day delay may have minimal practical impact, raising questions about whether this is a substantive policy change or primarily a procedural adjustment.

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

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