SB 1 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Education - As introduced, enacts the "Education Freedom Act of 2025." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49 and Title 49.

SB 1, the "Education Freedom Act of 2025," creates a state-funded scholarship program allowing eligible Tennessee students to use public funds for private school tuition. It directly affects low-income families (with household income under 300% of free/reduced lunch thresholds) and students in specific categories, prioritizing them for 20,000 scholarships in the 2025-2026 school year. The program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Education, sets income-based eligibility, reserves half the scholarships for targeted groups, and expands on existing education savings accounts. Private schools must be state-approved, and scholarship availability increases annually based on funding and application demand.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Jack Johnson
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