SB2247Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB2247 proposes to increase the maximum number of education freedom scholarships from 25,000 to 40,000 for eligible students in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill also mandates that the governor elect for Tennessee to participate in the federal education tax credit program established by The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, ensuring compliance with all related requirements for continued participation. This legislation primarily affects eligible students seeking scholarships and the state's involvement in federal education funding programs.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2247 proposes to increase the maximum number of education freedom scholarships from 25,000 to 40,000 for eligible students in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill also mandates that the governor elect for Tennessee to participate in the federal education tax credit program established by The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, ensuring compliance with all related requirements for continued participation. This legislation primarily affects eligible students seeking scholarships and the state's involvement in federal education funding programs.

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Sponsor

Johnson, Jack

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

May 18, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 963

Subjects
EducationSchool VouchersEducation, Dept. of

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