HB0795 - Tennessee - Education

Companion Bill SB0687. Education - Establishes opportunity scholarships for students in high priority public schools; authorizes such students to transfer to other public schools or use an opportunity scholarship at a private school. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Fiscal Summary for HB0795 / *SB0687Increase State Expenditures - $333,125/Department of Education Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Net Impact - Exceeds $30,000,000 Bill Summary for HB0795 / *SB0687 This bill allows a public school student's parent to request and receive an opportunity scholarship for the student to enroll in and attend a private school if: (1) The student spent the prior school year, by assigned school attendance area or by special assignment, in attendance at a public school designated as a high priority school; (2) The student has been in attendance [...]

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