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TN HB2187

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates compliance with federal regulations to ensure Tennessee's eligibility for participation in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/16/2026
Government Operations3/10/2026
Education3/3/2026
K-12 Subcommittee2/25/2026
Education2/5/2026

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