Gov. Bill Lee surprised many when he inserted an “illegal immigration agenda” into his proclamation for a special legislative session that will focus primarily on a controversial private school voucher proposal and disaster relief for counties struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Lee's office on Wednesday released details of a new legislative proposal that will be considered in next week's special session.

A push to expand Tennessee's controversial school voucher program will take center stage in a special legislative session.

A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include prominent immigration issues.