SB1978 amends Tennessee's education freedom scholarship program, enhancing oversight and reporting requirements.
SB1978 amends Tennessee's education freedom scholarship program to include more rigorous oversight and reporting requirements. The bill mandates audits of both the state's scholarship program and private schools that enroll scholarship recipients. These audits must evaluate eligibility, funds, and expenditures. Additionally, the bill requires private schools to disclose tuition rates, admissions criteria, and student demographics annually. The state department must also prepare an annual report on the program's outcomes and costs, which will be published online.
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