School Vouchers Could Change Education in Tennessee

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.
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.
Which kids in Middle Tennessee will most realistically be able to use school vouchers?
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.
LIVE: Tennessee General Assembly votes on school vouchers
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. Discussion of Proposed Voucher Amendments 12:10-12:33 EST: Republican’s amendment on students with disabilities fails Rep.
Tennessee officials, educators and more react to school voucher bill passing in special session
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.
Tennessee bishops welcome ‘landmark’ school choice voucher program
Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act of 2025, which was passed on Jan. 30, will fund 20,000 scholarships, half of which are income-restricted.
Opinion
Rep. Maberry on school vouchers: Education freedom in Tennessee is win for all students | OPINION
Contributed commentary by state Rep. Aron Maberry of Clarksville, District 68, on his vote for school voucher legislation.
Tennessee Republicans push vouchers to brink of passage: What lawmakers did Tuesday
In the first full day of committees during Tennessee's special legislative session, Republicans pushed an expanded school ...
The Associated Press on MSN7d
Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from Trump
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How rural lawmakers could prove pivotal in Tennessee voucher debate
With pressure mounting from out-of-state groups to support a statewide school voucher program in Tennessee, rural ...
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee lawmakers want immigration, voucher bills to go to court
No stranger to pushing constitutionally questionable bills, the Tennessee legislature proved last week it’s ready to spend ...