Senate Joint Resolution 87 confirms the appointment of Eddie Smith to the Public Charter School Commission in Tennessee. This commission, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-13-105, consists of nine members appointed by the governor, with a requirement that at least three members represent each grand division of the state. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Smith to represent East Tennessee, and his term will last until June 30, 2029.

Eddie Smith, a former State Representative, currently serves as the director of programs and development for Childhelp Tennessee, an organization focused on child abuse and neglect in Knoxville. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tusculum College. The resolution emphasizes that each appointed member of the commission must be confirmed by a joint resolution of the General Assembly, which is the purpose of this resolution.