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The House’s version of the legislation increases the number of available scholarships by 15,000.
House Bill 2420 will require the state to close virtual schools falling “significantly below expectations” for three consecutive years.
The report suggests that postsecondary students who receive persistent coaching and grants are more likely to return to campus for a second year.
The bill would require public schools to set aside a period for prayer and the reading of religious texts, namely the Bible.
Rep. Elaine Davis is sponsoring three bills, including one that’s up for a vote Tuesday.
The debate on the bill moved into a tense discussion about the Civil Rights Act and DEI.
Supporters say the expansion is needed because the program has reached its 20,000-scholarship capacity for two consecutive years.
The bill will be put on hold for the year because of concerns it might cause the state to forfeit a billion dollars in federal funding.
The bill would require all public colleges and universities to adopt policies on freedom of expression and on each institution’s role in political and social action.
Representatives Yusuf Hakeem and Sam McKenzie helped preserve barriers for families enrolling out-of-district.
School districts may display the Biblical texts, along with the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution, in a “prominent location.”
The House K-12 Subcommittee advanced House Bill 2422 to the full Education Committee on a vote that split both parties.
Nashville State University’s North Davidson campus is launching the new college beginning Aug. 25 for the upcoming fall semester.
Lowe’s legislation would address challenges students face enrolling in out-of-district schools.
The bill was passed after testimony from Lakie Derrick, who started the Turning Point USA chapter at East Tennessee State University and represented Club America at the meeting.
If passed, the bill will increase the maximum number of scholarships to 40,000 in the 2026-2027 school year.
Lee said the number of economically distressed poverty counties has been cut in half due to greater access to opportunity and to education.
Bill affects virtual schools falling “significantly below expectations” for three straight years.
Grundy County teachers were the only educators in the state who didn’t receive a $2,300 bonus.
The plan passed despite Rep. Clemmons’ attempt to strip the funding that supports high-performing schools serving his district.