HB1544Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to reporting for the education freedom scholarship program.
Introduced by Jody Barrett, District 69
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the department of education to submit an annual report to the general assembly on information about the education freedom scholarship program. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE K-12 SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee · March 17, 2026
4
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Yusuf Hakeem | 28 | Yes |
| William Slater | 35 | No |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | No |
| Lee Reeves | 65 | No |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | No |
| Kirk Haston | 72 | Yes |
| Mark White | 83 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
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Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
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Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/17/2026
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
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