Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8 and Title 49.
Tennessee HB6004, known as the "Education Freedom Act of 2025," establishes an education freedom scholarship program administered by the Department of Education, providing up to 20,000 scholarships for eligible students to attend private schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill prioritizes scholarships based on household income and specific eligibility criteria, outlines allowable uses for scholarship funds, and mandates annual assessments for recipients. Additionally, it includes provisions for teacher bonuses, adjustments to funding for local education agencies, and the management of scholarship program funds.
Tennessee HB6004, known as the "Education Freedom Act of 2025," establishes an education freedom scholarship program administered by the Department of Education, providing up to 20,000 scholarships for eligible students to attend private schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill prioritizes scholarships based on household income and specific eligibility criteria, outlines allowable uses for scholarship funds, and mandates annual assessments for recipients. Additionally, it includes provisions for teacher bonuses, adjustments to funding for local education agencies, and the management of scholarship program funds.
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Lamberth, William
114th General Assembly
January 22, 2025
February 25, 2025
Pub. Ch. 7