SB1975

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

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

SB1975 amends Tennessee's Individualized Education Act to clarify fund usage and monitoring for eligible students.

SB1975 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to enhance the Individualized Education Act (IEA). It mandates that parents ensure IEA funds are used for approved expenses. The Department of Education must create a process to monitor these funds for compliance. The bill defines "eligible student" as a resident with specific disabilities and outlines conditions for participation. It also allows the department to suspend or terminate participation for non-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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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 18

Senate

Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee

Mar 12

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026