TN HB1889

Private schools enrolling scholarship recipients must comply with open meetings and open records laws, cap tuition increases at 10% annually, and publish admissions criteria, tuition rates, demographics, and test outcomes on their websites

Scholarship recipients must take the same TCAP standardized tests as public school students in corresponding grades, with accommodations for students under IDEA or Section 504

Private schools must undergo annual audits by certified public accountants reporting scholarship funds received, expenditures over $25,000, and the five highest-paid employees' salaries; audits due to the department by August 1 each year

Eligibility is limited to households with income not exceeding 300% of the free or reduced-price lunch threshold

The program includes a sunset clause repealing it on July 1, 2030, with the comptroller required to submit an evaluation report to the general assembly by December 31, 2029