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TN HB1740
TN HB1740AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the Individualized Education Act.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, allows a child with a medical condition that inhibits the child from attending school in person to receive an individualized education account to enroll in a home school program. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for individualized education accounts (IEAs), which are state-funded accounts that can be used for educational expenses, to include children with a medical condition that prevents them from attending school in person, provided they are entitled to attend public school. Previously, IEAs were primarily for students with specific disabilities who had an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a plan outlining special education and related services for a child with a disability. This change allows these medically-exempt students to use IEAs for home school programs, which are now recognized as participating schools under this bill, while ensuring that funds are used for approved expenses and are monitored by the department to prevent misuse, with potential suspension or termination of participation for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/3/2026 (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1740&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1740 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1740.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1740.pdf |
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