Tennessee lawmakers just passed a $447M school choice bill. Here's what it does
The Tennessee legislature approved Gov. Bill Lee's signature education initiative during a special legislative session.
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 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
Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income
TN special session: House passes Gov. Lee’s school choice bill
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.
Tennessee General Assembly approves school voucher expansion; bill heads to Gov. Lee’s desk
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have passed Gov. Bill Lee’s statewide expansion of school vouchers, otherwise known as the “Tennessee Education Freedom Act of 2025.”
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.
Tennessee House, Senate education panels pass private-school vouchers
Tennessee House and Senate education committees passed the governor’s private-school voucher program Tuesday, speeding the $450 million first-year expense to final votes before week’s end. Senators voted 8-1 to send the measure to the finance committee to be considered Wednesday.
State Democrats dismayed with passage of school voucher bill
The Tennessee Education Freedom Act is heading to Governor Bill Lee's desk, but some state Democrats are not pleased.
East Tennessee State takes on Wofford following Lyons’ 23-point game
East Tennessee State takes on the Wofford Terriers after Paige Lyons scored 23 points in the Buccaneers' 72-62 win over the ...
TN House Speaker: 'State will take over' Memphis-Shelby County Schools after Feagins fired
The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.
Nkrumah hits go-ahead 3-pointer as Tennessee State downs Little Rock 72-70
Aaron Nkrumah drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to give Tennessee State a 72-70 victory over Little Rock on Thursday night.
Students rally at Tennessee State Capitol for stronger gun laws in wake of school shooting
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Nkrumah scores 13, Tennessee State downs Little Rock 72-70
Aaron Nkrumah had 13 points in Tennessee State's 72-70 win against Little Rock on Thursday night. Nkrumah also had five assists for the Tigers (10-12, 6-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Justus Jackson ...
A Tennessee State University That Nearly Expelled a Student for Racy Tweets Agrees To Pay Her $250,000
Kimberly Diei, a pharmacy student at the University of Tennessee, tweeted about Cardi B's sexually explicit song "WAP" under ...
Tennessee continues slide in latest Bracketology projection for the NCAA Tournament field
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