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TN Dept. of Education releases application 'checklist' for universal school vouchers
The Tennessee Department of Education unveiled a checklist for families interested in school vouchers for 2025-2026.
Checklist outlines next steps for families interested in Tennessee’s school voucher program
The Tennessee Department of Education released Thursday a checklist for families interested in getting state money to send ...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pushes school voucher campaign during North Memphis private school visit
Governor Lee makes a stop at PURE Academy, a North Memphis private school, promoting the Education Freedom Scholarship Act.
Tennessee Senate passes bill requiring schools check immigration status of students
Despite bipartisan opposition from some Republicans, the Senate passed the measure that will complicate school access for ...
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The Latest Education Legislation: Positives And Negatives
Tennessee's education system is undergoing significant changes as the 2025 legislative session concludes. The 2024 Nation's Report Card, released in January 2025, revealed that Tennessee students ...
TN Senate passes Republican proposal to allow public education restrictions based on students' immigration status
Republican TN lawmakers are trying to challenge the 1982 Plyer v. Doe decision that prohibits states from restricting public education based on immigration status.
Work-based learning, truancy summit, LA GATOR top items during BESE meeting
Brumley said the department will place "additional emphasis on attendance, committing a small group of individuals to address ...