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SB 1931

Schools, Charter - As enacted, requires the department of education to annually collect and report certain data for opportunity public charter schools on the department's website; requires a director of schools, juvenile court judge, or department of children's services caseworker who has knowledge that a student is an at-risk student and is eligible to attend an opportunity public charter school to provide the student and the student's parent or legal guardian with information regarding the student's eligibility to enroll in an opportunity public charter school and the location of any opportunity public charter schools that are located in or adjacent to the student's county of residence. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ferrell Haile

Tennessee charter school commission must notify legislative education committee chairs when opportunity charter schools open and provide their locations.

Pub. Ch. 842
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Bill Summary · SB 1931

Legislative bill overview

SB 1931 requires Tennessee's public charter school commission to notify legislative education committee chairs whenever an "opportunity public charter school" opens in the state and report its location. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 (Education) to formalize this notification requirement.

Why is this important

Charter school oversight and transparency are significant policy issues in education. This bill enhances legislative awareness of charter school expansion by requiring formal notification, potentially enabling better tracking and oversight of charter school growth across Tennessee. The bill's passage through committee suggests bipartisan support for increased transparency in charter school operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The term "opportunity public charter school" is not defined in the bill summary, raising questions about which charters trigger notification requirements versus others
  • Resource allocation: Critics may argue the notification requirement adds administrative burden without substantive oversight power, while proponents may see it as a necessary transparency measure
  • Legislative oversight scope: The bill enables notification but doesn't specify what action legislators should take with this information, potentially limiting practical impact on charter school accountability

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

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