House Bill 2000 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to charter schools. The bill redefines the term "Sponsor" to clarify that it refers to a governing body applying for a public charter school that is not a for-profit entity, a nonpublic school, or a non-regionally accredited postsecondary institution. Additionally, it specifies that nonpublic schools are prohibited from establishing public charter schools, while private postsecondary institutions, including those that are religiously affiliated, are permitted to do so.

The bill also updates language throughout the relevant sections to replace references to "public institution of higher education" with "postsecondary institution," thereby broadening the scope of institutions that may be involved in charter school sponsorship and establishment. These changes aim to clarify the eligibility criteria for charter school sponsors and ensure that the definitions align with the current educational landscape in Tennessee. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-13-104, 49-13-106, 49-13-102(e), 49-13-102, 49-13-108(i), 49-13-108