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IntroducedFeb 02, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Education - As introduced, increases, from 25,000 to 40,000, the maximum number of education freedom scholarships that may be awarded to eligible students in the 2026-2027 school year; directs the governor to elect for this state to participate in the federal education tax credit program created in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and to comply with any and all requirements to maintain the state's participation in the program in the future. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 31, 2026: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 2247
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
YES: 5
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 7
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 11
NO: 9
OTHER: 0
YES: 6
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
YES: 9
NO: 3
NOT VOTING: 1
YES: 18
NO: 10
NOT VOTING: 1
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
- Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
- Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

