Senate Bill 1024, also known as House Bill 1036, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to education. The bill introduces a new requirement for the evaluation of innovative school districts after their first full year of operation. Specifically, it designates existing language in Section 49-8-1508 as subsection (a) and adds a new subsection (b) that mandates the Department of Education to assess the effectiveness of these districts and provide recommendations to the education committees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The recommendations from the Department may include suggestions for encouraging additional public universities to operate innovative school districts in response to future educational needs in the state. This legislative change aims to enhance the oversight and effectiveness of innovative school districts, ensuring they meet the educational demands of Tennessee. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-8-1508