School Vouchers Could Change Education in Tennessee

How School Vouchers Could Change Education in Tennessee
"I've long believed we can have the best public schools and give parents a choice in their child's education, regardless of income or ZIP code," said Bill Lee.
How Tennessee’s expanded school voucher program would be implemented
As the Education Freedom Act of 2025 awaits Governor Lee’s signature, his office said his team has met with a number of experienced people to learn how other states have implemented universal school choice programs successfully.
Which kids in Middle Tennessee will most realistically be able to use school vouchers?
Which kids will be able to take advantage of the school voucher program? FOX 17 News' Kelly Avellino is digging deep into the data, in Middle Tennessee.
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.
Here's how East Tennessee lawmakers voted on universal school vouchers
The bill passed the House with 54 ayes to 44 nays and one amendment to the bill. The amendment requires school boards across the various districts in the state to pass a resolution "accepting" the state's new school voucher system in order for teachers in that district to receive the one-time $2,000 bonus included in the bill.
Tennessee Bishops Welcome ‘Landmark’ School-Choice Voucher Program
The program builds off of a previous pilot program in which Tennessee had expanded school choice via an education savings account pilot program in several counties.
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