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SB 2661

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 Raumesh Akbari

Delays charter school authorizer fee reporting deadline from December 11 to December 15, giving education agencies four additional days to compile and report financial oversight data.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2661

Legislative bill overview

SB 2661 delays the deadline for posting charter school authorizer fee information from December 11 to December 15 each year. This applies to data that local education agencies (LEAs) must report to Tennessee's state board of education regarding fees collected from charter schools and how those fees were used.

Why is this important

Charter school authorizer fees are a significant funding mechanism that supports oversight and accountability of charter schools. The timing of public disclosure affects transparency and the ability of stakeholders—including parents, policymakers, and charter operators—to review how public resources are being allocated and monitored in a timely manner.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency and accountability: A four-day delay may seem minor but could affect the speed at which the public can access and analyze authorizer fee information, particularly for budget planning or policy discussions
  • Operational justification: The bill doesn't explain why the extension is necessary, raising questions about whether this serves legitimate administrative needs or simply delays public oversight
  • Pattern of delays: If similar deadline extensions become routine, they could gradually reduce the timeliness of public financial reporting without explicit policy debate

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

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