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TN SB1018

TN SB1018
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to public charter schools.


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, prohibits a county LEA or public charter school authorized to operate in a county LEA from charging registration fees, enrollment fees, or tuition for a student who resides in the county and who transfers to a public charter school authorized to operate in the county LEA from another LEA located in the same county. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's education laws to clarify rules for public charter school enrollment within a county with multiple local education agencies (LEAs). Specifically, the bill prohibits a county LEA or public charter school from charging registration fees, enrollment fees, or tuition to a student who lives in the county and transfers from one LEA to a public charter school within the same county. Additionally, the bill stipulates that such a student shall not be considered an "out-of-district" student for enrollment purposes. This means that if a county has more than one local education agency, students can transfer between LEAs and charter schools within that county without incurring additional fees or being treated as non-local students. The legislation aims to reduce financial barriers and administrative complications for students seeking to change schools within the same county. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/05/2025 (on 05/13/2025)

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