HB1740

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the Individualized Education Act.

Introduced·1/20/26

Tennessee HB1740 amends the Individualized Education Act to redefine eligibility and participation rules for students.

Tennessee HB1740 amends the Individualized Education Act to redefine eligibility for students participating in the Individualized Education Account (IEA) program. Eligible students now include those with specific disabilities, those enrolling in a Tennessee school for the first time, or those who received an IEA in the previous school year. The bill also mandates that parents ensure IEA funds are used for approved expenses and requires the department to monitor compliance. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE K-12 SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee

7 Yea

RRRRDRD

0 Nay

History

Mar 31

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Mar 25

House

Action def. in Education Committee to 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026