Schools, Charter - As introduced, deletes antiquated language regarding the state board of education being an authorizer for public charter schools which expired at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2021. - Amends Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and TCA Title 8 and Title 49.

HB 1221 removes outdated language from Tennessee law regarding the state board of education as an authorizer for public charter schools, which expired on June 30, 2021. The bill updates procedures for charter schools by clarifying that the state commission, not the board, serves as the primary authorizer for charter amendments and termination petitions starting July 1, 2021. It deletes obsolete provisions about the board's role and streamlines the process for charter schools to request changes to their agreements or voluntary termination. This bill directly affects public charter schools and their governing bodies by defining current authorizer responsibilities under Tennessee Code.