Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeThe 114th General Assembly · 2nd Session has adjourned sine die. The 115th General Assembly · 1st Session reconvenes January 12, 2027. Until then: every bill, every vote, every committee meeting from the just-ended session is archived below, alongside contact info for all 132 legislators who remain in office year-round.
114th General Assembly · 2nd Session
The 114th General Assembly’s second session adjourned with the Education Freedom Scholarship still the dominant fault line in Tennessee education policy. Recap below — verified items only; we are still finalizing the full bill list.
Sponsor: Rep. Mark White & Sen. Bo WatsonR
Establishes a universal Education Freedom Scholarship (voucher) program, extending eligibility statewide. Originally passed in the 2025 special session; subsequent funding and rule-making bills tracked through the 2026 session.
Up to $7,000 per eligible student in scholarship funds usable at participating private schools. Public-school funding implications continue to be debated in TISA implementation.
This recap is being finalized by the Tennessee Firefly editorial team. Bills, votes, and analysis will be expanded as we verify outcomes against primary sources from the General Assembly.
Streams come directly from the General Assembly’s official video feed. When the chamber is gaveled in, the player goes live; otherwise it shows the most recent recorded session or schedule.
Pulled directly from the General Assembly’s weekly schedule. Agendas link to the official PDFs; video opens the GA’s player.
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All 33 senators, contact info, district, committee assignments.