TN SB2351

Schools with less than $50,000 in combined internal school and student activity funds are exempted from conducting separate audits for each fund, though these funds must still be included in general school audits

Public charter schools that meet 75% of performance framework indicators for three consecutive years, achieve "above expectations" or higher TVAAS scores, and have no significant audit findings qualify as "high-performing" and receive automatic renewal approval

The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission may require LEAs to contract for special education services, alternative schools, and student assessment services for commission-authorized charter schools located within the LEA's boundaries, with the commission reimbursing actual costs

Charter school enrollment lottery preferences are revised to allow each school's governing body to determine the order of preferences, including pre-K students, economically disadvantaged students, siblings, students with articulation agreements, and in-district students

Charter schools authorized by the commission for at least three years may apply directly to the commission for replication within the same LEA, with applications deemed approved if not acted upon within 90 days