Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1976: Education - As introduced, requires a private school that participates in the Individualized Education Act or the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program to comply with certain requirements in order to receive public funds through the program; prohibits a student from receiving an education freedom scholarship if the student is enrolled in a private school that doesn't comply with certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 35.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: P2C, ref. to Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1976 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, requires a private school that participates in the Individualized Education Act or the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program to comply with certain requirements in order to receive public funds through the program; prohibits a student from receiving an education freedom scholarship if the student is enrolled in a private school that doesn't comply with certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 35. Primary sponsor: White. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): P2C, ref. to Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: White.