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.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is wrong to rush school vouchers in a special session. | Opinion
Tennessee parents, teachers and other stakeholders feel left out of Gov. Bill Lee's effort to pass universal school vouchers in a special session.
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Opinion: Tennessee families cannot afford Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher scam; clean relief is what’s needed now
Any serious elected official should agree: "Clean relief now, no voucher scams, no hidden agendas. Every dollar should help Tennessee families." The time for political games is over. It's time for real solutions. Gov. Lee, help Tennessee families rebuild, support our schools and stop this harmful voucher scam policy today! Clean relief can't wait.
Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
Tennessee House and Senate pass school voucher bill that now heads to Gov. Lee's desk
: The Tennessee Senate voted to pass the school voucher bill on Thursday, meaning the bill will head to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
Tennessee lawmakers pass Gov. Lee’s school-voucher bill
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who has criticized the federal government for "excessive overreach," said the U.S. Education Department should be eliminated during Donald Trump's second term as president. (Courtesy TN.gov) The House and the Senate passed the Education Freedom Act, legislation championed by Gov. Bill Lee.
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
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,
Governor Bill Lee speaks following passage of school voucher bill
Lee spoke following Thursday's events of the special legislative session. President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday's crash at Reagan National Airport.
Gov. Bill Lee calls on Tennessee legislature to create 'immigration enforcement' entity
A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include ...
Gov. Bill Lee celebrates DS Electera plant opening in Shelbyville: 'We are grateful'
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee joined others Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the $95 million Duksan (DS) Electera ...
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Gov. Bill Lee outlines new immigration proposals for special session: What to know
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and legislative Republican leaders plan to establish a new immigration enforcement division and fund a new grant program to train local law enforcement in immigration ...
TN special session: Immigration, school choice, disaster relief bills pass House, Senate - head to Gov. Lee’s desk
Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by ...
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to Deliver His 7th State of the State Address on February 10
Gov. Bill Lee to give his seventh State of the State on February 10, outlining Tennessee's legislative agenda.
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When can parents begin applying for school vouchers in Tennessee?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Now that Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill has passed, parents have questions about how it’ll work. The “Tennessee Education Freedom Act” is waiting for ...