Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in …
R epublican lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a $447 million statewide publicly funded school voucher program — a long-sought victory for Gov. Bill Lee and a host of school choice ...
Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with …
1 day ago · But last year, Lee failed to win enough support to launch a statewide school voucher program no longer based on income. For the upcoming budget year, more than $400 million would be set aside for the voucher plan that folds in other education initiatives. One of those add-ons is $172 million for one-time bonuses of $2,000 for teachers.
Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what …
3 days ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We now know more about how Governor Bill Lee plans to pay for his school vouchers bill. The issue is one of three being debated during a special session of the ...
Governor Lee’s voucher bill speeds through committees, could
2 days ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill, the Education Freedom Act, is moving quickly through the special session. The $500 million plan would give 20,000 students ...
Lee’s school voucher bill to likely cost about $400M: what's in it
Jan 16, 2025 · As filed, Lee's bill would fund 20,000 private school scholarships of just over $7,000 each, offer every public school teacher in the state a one-time bonus of $2,000, create a dedicated fund for ...
School vouchers in Tennessee: Homeschooling, testing, program …
Jan 9, 2024 · Gov. Bill Lee has proposed a statewide taxpayer-funded school voucher program. If approved, it would eventually allow any student, regardless of family income or location, to attend a private...
Tennessee’s new universal school voucher bill has GOP leaders on …
Nov 6, 2024 · Seven months after Gov. Bill Lee’s first universal school voucher bill died over disagreements within the legislature’s Republican supermajority, GOP leaders were unified as they introduced new...
Education Freedom Act of 2025 school voucher bill filed in TN
Nov 6, 2024 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday Tennessee leaders have launched legislation to introduce the latest school voucher program for the Volunteer state. House...
Tennessee Gov. Lee admits defeat in school voucher push
Apr 22, 2024 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has conceded defeat on his push to enact universal school vouchers this year, acknowledging there was “not a pathway for the bill” after months of Republican infighting.
TN school choice: Gov. Bill Lee unveils expanded statewide program
Nov 28, 2023 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed Tuesday a new statewide school choice program that would provide 20,000 students up to $7,075 each to attend private or home schools, with a plan to expand to...
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