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

SB 1249: 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.

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1249 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).