The 2026 Legislative Session: What Advocates Need to Know
As EdTrust-Tennessee reflects on the 2026 legislative session, the last year of the 114th General Assembly, here are some of the pressing education policies advocates should know about.
Legislative Threat to Tennessee’s Diverse Higher Education Instututions
HB 1664/SB 1713, requires institution leaders to annually certify compliance with state restrictions which could further curtail efforts to support students from a range of backgrounds.
HB 2532/SB 2247 Seeks to Expand Vouchers and Opt Tennessee into the Federal Voucher Program
This administration bill, sponsored by Rep. Lamberth and Sen. [...]
HB 1889/SB 1978 Why Tennessee’s Voucher Program Can’t Be Exempt from Transparency
The Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program is entirely funded [...]
Threats to Education Access in Tennessee: Student Impact and Fiscal Considerations
The Tennessee General Assembly is considering multiple bills that [...]
HB 1711/SB 2108 Legislative Threat to Education for All
Introduced in 2026, HB 1711/SB 2108 threatens undocumented students’ [...]
HB 1710/SB 1915 Legislative Threat to Education for All
Introduced in 2026, HB 1710/SB 1915 threatens access to [...]
HB 2532/SB 2247 Seeks to Expand Vouchers and Opt Tennessee into the Federal Voucher Program
This administration bill, sponsored by Rep. Lamberth and Sen. [...]
Public Dollars, Public Accountability: Why Tennessee’s Voucher Program Can’t Be Exempt from Transparency
The Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program is entirely funded by state dollars, which are public funds. It should have to adhere to the same degree of accountability and transparency as other public services that receive public funds.
