Gov. Bill Lee signs Tennessee private school voucher program into law, expanding access
The governor hopes to launch the program for 20,000 students by the next school year, a tight deadline for the state to meet.
Gov. Bill Lee signs statewide school voucher bill
Gov. Bill Lee signs the statewide school voucher bill at the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Photos from signing of the statewide school voucher bill Wednesday at the Tennessee State Capitol building
Gov. Bill Lee signs controversial universal school voucher program into law
The governor touted the program alongside Republican lawmakers, while opponents said it took public money away from public schools.
Tennessee governor to sign new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families
Gov. Bill Lee will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer dollars on private school expenses rega
Gov. Lee signs bill drastically expanding school vouchers
While the $447 million initiative has been touted as a “universal” program for anyone interested, Republican leaders included a key provision: Students living in the country illegally will be prohibited from participating.
Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The new Education Freedom Scholarship program will offer 20,000 scholarships of about $7,300 to Tennessee students to attend a school of their choice.
School board against Gov. Lee’s school voucher bill, unanimously approves resolution of opposition
The board questioned why school vouchers were included in the special session and not through the normal legislative process.
Tennessee governor expects a quick launch after signing universal school voucher law
Gov. Bill Lee signed Tennessee’s universal school voucher bill into law, officially kicking off the state’s push to roll out the program this year for up to 20,000 students.
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Tennessee lawmakers are also crafting a bill to challenge a Supreme Court ruling that protects undocumented students.
Lee administration won’t commit yet to competitive bid for Tennessee voucher contract
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Tennessee school voucher debate: What to know as special session called by Gov. Lee nears
As Tennessee lawmakers prepare to kick off a special legislative session on Jan. 27, Gov. Bill Lee's latest push to expand a controversial school voucher program statewide will be top-of-mind ...