School Vouchers Could Change Education in Tennessee

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The expansive state-wide voucher program, which provides public money for private school tuition, passed in both the Tennessee House and Senate Jan. 30. The measure now awaits Gov. Bill Lee 's signature. The Senate passed the bill in a 20 to 13 vote after just over 90 minutes of debate.
How School Vouchers Could Change Education in Tennessee
"I've long believed we can have the best public schools and give parents a choice in their child's education, regardless of income or ZIP code," said Bill Lee.
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Which kids will be able to take advantage of the school voucher program? FOX 17 News' Kelly Avellino is digging deep into the data, in Middle Tennessee.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill expanding the Tennessee's school voucher program is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk after lawmakers passed it on the fourth day of a special session in Nashville. Senators passed the universal school voucher bill in a 20-13 vote Thursday afternoon after debate and discussion about its possible impact on the state.
Both House and Senate pass TN school vouchers bill
Keep up to date on the school voucher votes in this story. News Channel 11 will update it regularly with the latest discussion and votes. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee lawmakers are deciding
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The program builds off of a previous pilot program in which Tennessee had expanded school choice via an education savings account pilot program in several counties.
How Tennessee’s expanded school voucher program would be implemented
As the Education Freedom Act of 2025 awaits Governor Lee’s signature, his office said his team has met with a number of experienced people to learn how other states have implemented universal school choice programs successfully.
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