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TN SB1643
TN SB1643AN 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
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 will not contain any personally identifiable student information, must include data on recipients' county of residence, the school and school district (LEA, or Local Education Agency) they were enrolled in when applying, the private school they are now attending, their grade level, and their household income. Additionally, the report must outline total state expenditures for the program, covering third-party contracts, administrative costs, advertising, and the number of scholarships awarded. The first report is due by June 1, 2026, for the 2025-2026 school year, with subsequent reports due by October 1 each year thereafter.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1643&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1544 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1544.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1643.pdf |
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