School Vouchers - As introduced, requires private schools that participate in the education savings account program or the individualized education account program to publish various items on the school's website; requires private schools that participate in either program to ensure educators hold a valid license to teach; requires students participating in either program to be administered various assessments. - Amends TCA Title 49.
SB 1249 requires private schools participating in Tennessee's education savings account (voucher) programs to publish lesson plans, syllabi, and library materials on their websites. It mandates that all educators in these schools hold valid teaching licenses and requires voucher students to take state standardized tests annually (including reading screeners for K-3 and specific exams for 11th graders). Students with disabilities are exempt from certain testing requirements under their individualized education plans (IEPs). The bill directly affects participating private schools, their staff, and students using vouchers, aiming to increase accountability through transparency and standardized assessments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jeff Yarbro
DDemocratic
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