Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, establishes the promising futures early learning scholarship program and a fund to provide scholarships for high-quality early learning programs from excess lottery revenues. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 51; Title 37, Chapter 5, Part 5; Title 49 and Title 71, Chapter 3.

SB 802 establishes the "Promising Futures Early Learning Scholarship Program" to provide financial assistance for high-quality early learning programs, directly benefiting Tennessee families with children aged six weeks and older who are not yet enrolled in public school. The bill creates a dedicated fund using 100% of excess lottery revenues (starting July 2025) to cover scholarship costs, capping first-year awards at 5,000 scholarships at $4,500 each. Eligible families apply through a streamlined online portal, with priority given to children who previously received scholarships and then determined by lottery if demand exceeds funding. Scholarships require programs to meet quality standards verified by evidence-based classroom assessments, ensuring funds support proven early learning environments without replacing existing state child care funding.