Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1975: School Vouchers - As introduced, allows a child with a medical condition that inhibits the child from attending school in person to receive an individualized education account to enroll in a home school program. - 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 1975 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Vouchers - As introduced, allows a child with a medical condition that inhibits the child from attending school in person to receive an individualized education account to enroll in a home school program. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raumesh Akbari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
- Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction