ESA - Education Savings Account/ IEA Program
The most important investment we can make is investing in our children’s future. In 2019 the Tennessee General Assembly did just that by passing an expanded Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program for low income children.
IEA Program
Please note that in light of recent circumstances, the Tennessee Department of Education (the department) will be reopening the application window for the IEA program for the 2020-21 school year. In order to reapply for the IEA program for the 2020-21 school year, please fill out the Intent to Apply form here by July 31, 2020. You will receive an email from IEA staff if you are eligible to fill out the full application, which has a deadline of August 15, 2020. Please also note that completing the Intent to Apply form or the full application does not automatically mean you are eligible for the IEA program. The department will notify you as to your acceptance or denial by August 30, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact the IEA team at IEA.Questions@tn.gov or (615) 253-3781.
Applications for Private Schools to Participate in the IEA Program are now open – Applications are accepted year round.
ESA PROGRAM
Due to litigation that has challenged the implementation of Education Savings Accounts in Tennessee, the program is currently enjoined and will not launch for the 2020-21 school year.This program will bring life-changing opportunities to thousands of families across the Volunteer State.
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NOTICE:
Department is seeking reversal of the Court’s order and hopes to succeed on appeal to allow the Program to start enrollment this school year. Updated information will be provided when it becomes available, at https://esa.tnedu.gov/.