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.
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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.
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's school voucher program: Help or Handout?
The school voucher program passed at the Tennessee State Capitol but not everyone is celebrating it becoming law.
Tennessee Bishops Welcome ‘Landmark’ School-Choice Voucher Program
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.
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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.
Here's how East Tennessee lawmakers voted on universal school vouchers
The bill passed the House with 54 ayes to 44 nays and one amendment to the bill. The amendment requires school boards across the various districts in the state to pass a resolution "accepting" the state's new school voucher system in order for teachers in that district to receive the one-time $2,000 bonus included in the bill.
Universal school voucher plan passes in Tennessee legislature
The passage of Gov. Bill Lee's signature education package culminates the drive from voucher advocates who for decades watched their policy dreams come up short in the battleground state of Tennessee.
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Tennessee Senate passes universal school voucher proposal; now heads to governor's desk
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Lawmakers introduce bill to keep undocumented students out of public schools
The Republican-backed Tennessee bill challenges legal precedent established more than 40 years ago in Plyler v. Doe.
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Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee lawmakers want immigration, voucher bills to go to court
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's private school voucher plan intends to exclude undocumented immigrant kids, going against Plyler v.