Bill > SB1975

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow children with medical conditions that prevent them from attending school in person to receive an individualized education account (IEA), which is a state-funded account that can be used for educational expenses, including enrollment in a home school program. Previously, IEAs were primarily for students with specific disabilities who had an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a legally binding document outlining a student's special education needs and services. This bill expands the definition of an "eligible student" to include children who are entitled to attend public school but have a medically documented condition preventing in-person attendance, and it clarifies that a "participating school" for such students can be a home school. The bill also establishes provisions for monitoring the use of IEA funds for these students and outlines consequences for non-compliance, such as suspension or termination from the program.

Education

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1975&ga=114