Opportunity Public Charter Schools

Tennessee SB1931 requires the Department of Education to gather and publish data about opportunity public charter schools each year. It also mandates that certain officials inform at-risk students and their families about their eligibility and nearby opportunity public charter schools.

TN SB1931 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Passed” since May 5, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 129 of them sponsored by Ferrell Haile.

Supporters of SB1931 would highlight that the bill enhances transparency by ensuring data about opportunity public charter schools is readily available to the public. They would also emphasize that it helps at-risk students by providing them and their families with crucial information about educational options.

Critics of SB1931 might argue that the bill could divert attention and resources away from traditional public schools, potentially harming their funding and support. Additionally, they may contend that simply providing information is not enough to address the underlying issues faced by at-risk students.

The analysis of SB1931 reveals no direct overlaps between Senator Ferrell Haile's personal financial interests and the impacts of the bill, which focuses on opportunity public charter schools. While the bill mandates the collection and reporting of data related to charter schools and the provision of information to at-risk students, none of the senator's documented interests, such as his ownership of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe or his role as a board member at Sumner Regional Medical Center, directly relate to the education sector or charter school operations. Furthermore, his involvement in various businesses and properties does not indicate any financial gain from the implementation of this legislation. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal.

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

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