Some Republican lawmakers silenced during Tennessee school voucher debate, they say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two Republican lawmakers who voted against Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher measure are making their voices heard after they say they were silenced during the debate on the House floor.
Tennessee legislature to address school voucher bill in special session Monday among other issues
The Tennessee General Assembly will soon convene for a special legislative session, where the Education Freedom Act will be put to a vote. The legislature will also address hurricane relief funds and illegal immigration.
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
When can parents begin applying for school vouchers in Tennessee?
According to the terms of the bill, 20,000 total “scholarships” would be available. Parents in Tennessee can receive about $7,000 in public taxpayer money to send their children to a private school if they so choose. Half of those scholarships will have an income limit.
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.
East TN lawmakers react to passage of school voucher bill after years of debate
The Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday 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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Cameron Sexton speaks following TN special session vote
Cameron Sexton, Tennessee's speaker of the House, shared thoughts following Thursday's special session events.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says state plans to take over MSCS after firing of superintendent
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Tennessee releases first immigration crime report
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Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
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State takeover of Memphis school district could be modeled after Houston action, lawmaker says
A Tennessee lawmaker wants Memphis-Shelby County Schools to come under the oversight of a state-appointed management board, ...
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Man arrested after shooting gun near Madisonville school
A man who reportedly shot off his gun near Madisonville Primary School Jan. 30 may have had alcohol guiding his decision making.
More than 2,500 people charged or convicted over 3 months in TN were ‘not lawfully present in the US’: TN AG Conference report says
About 92 unique countries of origin were reported, according to Crump. Of the nearly 4,000 total charges listed, 447 were ...
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The Education Freedom Act has passed, how does it work?
Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income.