HB 1615 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee public charter school commission to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 13.

HB 1615 extends the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission's existence until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251. This bill directly affects public charter schools and the commission itself, which oversees charter school operations and approvals. The key provision removes an outdated reference and formally defines the commission within the code, ensuring its continued authority beyond its current expiration date. The change provides long-term stability for charter school governance without altering existing charter school regulations or funding mechanisms.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Apr 6, 2026
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Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/9/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/2/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Justin Lafferty
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