Education Freedom Act of 2025
Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49 and Title 49.
Tennessee SB0001, titled the "Education Freedom Act of 2025," establishes an education freedom scholarship program administered by the Department of Education, providing scholarships to eligible students for private school tuition and related educational expenses. The program prioritizes awards based on household income and specific eligibility criteria, with a maximum of 20,000 scholarships available for the 2025-2026 school year. Key provisions include scholarship fund usage restrictions, annual testing requirements for recipients, and stipulations regarding the impact on local education funding and teacher bonuses.
Tennessee SB0001, titled the "Education Freedom Act of 2025," establishes an education freedom scholarship program administered by the Department of Education, providing scholarships to eligible students for private school tuition and related educational expenses. The program prioritizes awards based on household income and specific eligibility criteria, with a maximum of 20,000 scholarships available for the 2025-2026 school year. Key provisions include scholarship fund usage restrictions, annual testing requirements for recipients, and stipulations regarding the impact on local education funding and teacher bonuses.
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Johnson, Jack
114th General Assembly
November 6, 2024
January 15, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee