House Bill 1544, also known as Senate Bill 1643, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to establish new reporting requirements for the education freedom scholarship program. The bill mandates that the department provide an annual report to the general assembly containing specific information about scholarship recipients. This includes details such as the county of residence, the school and local education agency (LEA) where the recipient was enrolled at the time of application, the private school they are attending, their grade level, annual household income, and total state expenditures related to the program. The report must be submitted by June 1, 2026, for the 2025-2026 school year, and by October 1 for each subsequent school year.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the report must not include any personally identifiable information of students, ensuring privacy protection. This new section aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the education freedom scholarship program while safeguarding student identities. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of timely reporting for the public welfare.