Amends Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and TCA Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26.
Tennessee SB1180 requires private schools enrolling students who receive an Education Freedom Act of 2025 scholarship to conduct criminal history checks on employees and contractors who have direct contact with students. This includes fingerprint-based checks and searches of educator licensure databases to identify any past suspensions or revocations due to misconduct. The bill amends existing provisions related to background checks for schools participating in the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program and Individualized Education Act.
Tennessee SB1180 requires private schools enrolling students who receive an Education Freedom Act of 2025 scholarship to conduct criminal history checks on employees and contractors who have direct contact with students. This includes fingerprint-based checks and searches of educator licensure databases to identify any past suspensions or revocations due to misconduct. The bill amends existing provisions related to background checks for schools participating in the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program and Individualized Education Act.
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Akbari, Raumesh
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 26, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee