Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1759: Schools, Charter - As enacted, authorizes the establishment of adult public charter schools, which are defined as public charter schools that exclusively serve students who are 18 or older by providing instruction to such students in accordance with the rules for adult high schools promulgated by the state board of education to assist such students in obtaining course credit leading to the attainment of a high school diploma. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1088

Plain-language summary

HB 1759 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Schools, Charter - As enacted, authorizes the establishment of adult public charter schools, which are defined as public charter schools that exclusively serve students who are 18 or older by providing instruction to such students in accordance with the rules for adult high schools promulgated by the state board of education to assist such students in obtaining course credit leading to the attainment of a high school diploma. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1088.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican).