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.
HB 1214 (School Vouchers) requires private schools participating in Tennessee's education savings account (ESA) or individualized education account (IEA) programs to: (1) publish lesson plans, syllabi, library materials, and academic standards online; (2) ensure all educators hold valid teaching licenses; and (3) administer state standardized tests (TCAP or equivalent) to participating students annually, with grade-specific requirements for K-3 reading screeners and 11th-grade exams. The bill directly affects private schools in the voucher programs and their students, mandating transparency and academic accountability. It exempts students with disabilities from certain testing requirements as outlined in their IEPs. The law would take effect July 1, 2025, if passed.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gloria Johnson
DDemocratic
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