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TN HB1544
TN HB1544AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to reporting for the education freedom scholarship program.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department of education to submit an annual report to the general assembly on information about the education freedom scholarship program. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing information about the Education Freedom Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to eligible students to attend private schools. The report, which must be submitted by June 1, 2026, for the 2025-2026 school year and by October 1 annually thereafter, will include data such as the county of residence, previous school enrollment, current private school enrollment, grade level, and household income of each scholarship recipient, as well as the total state expenditures for the program, including third-party contracts, administrative costs, and marketing expenses, and the number of scholarships awarded, all while ensuring that no personally identifiable student information is included.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Jody Barrett (R)*,
Monty Fritts (R),
Yusuf Hakeem (D),
Chris Hurt (R),
Kevin Raper (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1544&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1544 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1544.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1544.pdf |
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