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TN HB2187
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Lamberth
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act" and directs the Commissioner of Education to elect Tennessee's participation in the federal tax credit program under 26 U.S.C. § 25F for contributions to scholarship granting organizations
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Requires the Department of Education to certify, publish, and submit to the U.S. Treasury a list of qualifying scholarship granting organizations located in Tennessee
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Authorizes the Department of Education to establish rules for entities seeking certification as scholarship granting organizations and to coordinate with other state agencies including the Department of Revenue
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Mandates compliance with federal regulations to ensure Tennessee's eligibility for participation in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026
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Permits certified scholarship granting organizations to provide scholarships for qualified K-12 education expenses, including home school expenses, as allowed under federal law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 49, relative to the federal tax credit for contributions made to certain scholarship granting organizations.
Federal Aid
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/16/2026