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School Vouchers - As introduced, requires private schools that enroll recipients of an education freedom scholarship, students participating in the individualized education account program, or students participating in the education savings account program to conduct background checks prior to employing a teacher or person who will have direct contact with school children or access to school grounds when children are present. - Amends Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and TCA Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26.

Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari (D-TN)

Introduced

2025-02-06

Policy area

Education

Latest action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee