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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Yarbro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
- Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/26/2025
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction