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While core elements of the proposal are similar to unsuccessful ones from last year, the new bill includes a one-time $2,000 bonus for teachers.
Tennessee isn’t asking where the participants were enrolled before, so it won’t know how many vouchers are going to existing ...
Senators passed the universal school voucher bill in a 20-13 vote Thursday afternoon after debate and discussion about its possible impact on the state.
Tennessee GOP Passes School Voucher Expansion Bill With Backing From Trump NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation drastically expanding the number of ...
Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday Tennessee leaders have launched legislation to introduce the latest school voucher program for the Volunteer state.
Update: Both chambers passed the school voucher bill on Thursday, sending it to the governor's desk. Tennessee House and Senate education committees passed the governor’s private-school voucher ...
Tennessee is not asking students about prior school enrollment in the state’s new voucher program application. Without the data, critics say, it will be impossible to determine whether the program is ...
Tennessee GOP Rep. Jody Barrett says the legislature should make the Department of Education give more facts about school ...
Tennessee will offer $7,300 per student through its new universal school voucher program, costing $146 million.
An array of bills made their way across Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature, including addressing cell phones in schools, sober DUIs, banning Glock switches and more.
Vouchers will be back under consideration by Tennessee lawmakers in 2025, with tweaks from last year's failed bill. While core elements of the proposal are similar to the unsuccessful voucher ...