A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.
: The Tennessee Senate voted to pass the school voucher bill on Thursday, meaning the bill will head to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative sessionThe Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based on income. It should be universal.”
The Tennessee House attached an amendment to the proposal requiring local school boards to approve the program in order to access $2,000 bonuses for teachers.
The Tennessee state Congress passed Governor Bill Lee's heavily pushed school voucher bill Thursday, on what is expected to be the final day of the special session the governor called to vote on this initiative and several others.
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill is making rapid progress through the Tennessee House, despite opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and prepare the state for President Trump’s new immigration policies.
The bill would effectively allow public money to be used by families across the state to pay for private education costs. It will now head to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
Lee spoke following Thursday's events of the special legislative session. Marianne Faithfull, British singer and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78 14 Aldi Secrets You'll Wish You Knew Sooner Tulsi Gabbard receives a round of applause upon the conclusion of her hearing
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
Thursday, both the Tennessee House and Senate voted to pass Gov. Bill Lee’s statewide expansion of school vouchers, otherwise known as the “Tennessee Education Freedom Act of 2025.” The bill outlines the process for parents to apply for a $7,
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