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.
School vouchers have been expanded in TN. What have Memphians said? | The Week in Politics
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.
How Tennessee’s expanded school voucher program would be implemented
In the meantime, 6 News learned what the statewide expansion of school vouchers may look like in Tennessee. “Nationally 17 states already have education savings accounts. So Tennessee will ...
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.
Both House and Senate pass TN school vouchers bill
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. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee lawmakers are deciding
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.
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.
Proposed bills give requirements for private schools and students participating in TN school voucher program
The new bills will add requirements for student testing and private school’s lesson plans and class materials to be public.
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Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
No vouchers! No vouchers ... Freedom Scholarship program will offer 20,000 scholarships of about $7,300 to Tennessee ...
Tennessee Senate passes universal school voucher proposal; now heads to governor's desk
The bill would effectively allow public money to be used by families across the state to pay for private education costs. It ...
Despite Tennessee governor’s claims, school vouchers don’t level the academic field
Instead of prioritizing Tennessee’s future by ensuring all students have what they need to succeed in schools, Gov. Bill Lee ...