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This bill modifies Tennessee's public charter school regulations to allow more flexibility in facility usage and student enrollment. Specifically, it permits public charter schools authorized in a county with only one city school system to use available buildings or facilities located within the city school system's boundaries under certain conditions. These conditions include the charter school needing additional space, the facilities not being in an LEA (Local Education Agency) with an existing agreement or established after January 1, 2014, and entering a written lease agreement. The bill clarifies that using facilities in a different geographic area does not change the charter school's operational jurisdiction or student enrollment status. It also adjusts enrollment preference rules to include students from the county who were previously enrolled in another public school, and exempts LEAs hosting charter school facilities from certain compliance requirements. The changes are set to take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years, potentially providing more options for charter schools seeking space and serving students in multi-district county settings.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1162&ga=114