Bill > SB1762

This bill establishes and defines "adult public charter schools" as public charter schools exclusively serving students aged 18 and older who are working towards a high school diploma, and it makes several amendments to existing Tennessee law to accommodate these schools. Key provisions include excluding students from adult public charter schools from certain regulations that apply to other public charter schools, specifying how funding for these schools will be calculated based on full-time enrollment (FTEADM) and instructional time, and outlining enrollment procedures that may include lotteries but prioritize existing students and local residents. The bill also clarifies that existing public schools cannot be converted into adult public charter schools and sets a timeline for their establishment, with applications potentially beginning in the 2029-2030 school year, and mandates the development of specific performance frameworks and application processes for these schools.