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SB0840

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9 and Title 49, relative to the use of excess lottery funds pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee.

Introduced·2/4/25

SB0840 amends Tennessee law to establish special accounts for lottery funds to support K-12 educational facilities and early learning programs.

SB0840 amends Tennessee law to create two special accounts for lottery funds: the K-12 lottery capital outlay special account and the early learning program account. These accounts are intended to support capital outlay projects for K-12 educational facilities and expenses for new or existing pre-kindergarten programs. The Comptroller of the Treasury is authorized to develop and administer grant programs for these purposes, with funds distributed to local education agencies based on need.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration