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.
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.
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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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Special interests are pushing school vouchers in Tennessee. We must fight back. | Opinion
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Vouchers plan opens Tennessee up to 'fly by night' schools Perhaps the biggest concern I have is the effect this new subsidy will have on ...
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 ...
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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative session
The Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based ...