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Gov. Bill Lee signs controversial universal school voucher program into law

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The governor touted the program alongside Republican lawmakers, while opponents said it took public money away from public schools.

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Washington Times

Tennessee governor signs universal K-12 voucher law

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a law Wednesday letting parents in his state spend more than $7,000 of taxpayer funds on private K-12 tuition, transportation, tutoring and other educational expenses.

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The Daily Memphian

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.

10 days ago

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Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Universal school voucher bill passes Wyoming Senate committee, heads to the floor

CHEYENNE — The constitutionality of a universal school voucher bill was discussed by Wyoming lawmakers in the Senate Education Committee Wednesday morning before they advanced it in a 3-2 vote.

10 days ago

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WBIR

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.

10 days ago

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ffrf.org

Rushed Tennessee universal voucher scheme will hurt students and public schools

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling attention to the recently passed universal voucher law in Tennessee — and the concerning lack of public input in its rushed passage. Tennessee’s new, half-a-billion dollar voucher program forces taxpayers to pay private school tuition for the wealthiest families in Tennessee, including those who already send their children to private schools. Rather than being about “school choice” or helping disad…

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Tennessee Conservative

Committee Discusses Road Spending In First Look At Gov. Lee’s Budget

Image: Tennessee Commissioner of Finance and Administration Jim Bryson speaks to the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee on Feb. 11, 2025. Image Credit: Tennessee General Assembly The Center Square [By Kim Jarrett] – Members of the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee asked for more details on road projects as they took their first look at Gov. Bill Lee’s $59.5 billion budget Tuesday. The governor has allocated an additional $1 billio…

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