TN SB 2598
died on adjournmentSchool Vouchers - As introduced, expands eligibility for an education freedom scholarship to students who are enrolled in an out-of-district public school. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
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Quick answers
Did TN SB 2598 pass?
No. TN SB 2598 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-20): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
What is TN SB 2598 about?
TN SB 2598 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “School Vouchers - As introduced, expands eligibility for an education freedom scholarship to students who are enrolled in an out-of-district public school. - Amends TCA Title 49.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2598?
Southerland is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2598.
- Introduced
- 2026-03-02
- Latest action
- 2026-04-20 — Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Southerlandprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
2026-04-14
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
2026-04-14
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
2026-03-18
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2026-03-12
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
2026-03-11
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
2026-03-05
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
2026-03-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-02
Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
2026-03-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-02
Sponsor change.
sponsorship
2026-02-02
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
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Votes
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/18/2026 Passed
2026-03-18 · pass · 6-2
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2365
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