Tennessee bill to expand school vouchers heads to Gov. Lee's desk

Tennessee to Expand Voucher Program to 35,000 Students Next Year

Tennessee plans to nearly double its universal school voucher program, directing about $260 million in public funds to private schools. The Tennessee Senate voted Thursday to fund 35,000 vouchers for the 2026-27 academic year. The bill now heads to the…

Tennessee Senate Approves Expansion of School Voucher Program to 35,000 Students, Bill Now Heads to Governor's Desk

The Tennessee Senate on Thursday narrowly approved an expansion of the state’s Education Freedom Scholarship program.

Tennessee to expand voucher program to 35,000 students in second year

Gov. Bill Lee and other Republicans are pointing to interest in the program, which will give more than $7,500 per child for private school tuition and certain educational costs.

Tennessee Senate passes expansion of private school tuition program despite budget concerns | Chattanooga Times Free Press

The Tennessee Senate approved a private school tuition grant bill Thursday, expanding the program to 35,000 students, despite concerns it could drain the state budget and force school districts to collect students’ Social Security numbers.

Tennessee Senate votes to expand school voucher program

On Thursday morning, the state Senate approved a bill expanding Gov. Bill Lee's school voucher program.

School voucher expansion bill heads to governor’s desk

Senate narrowly votes to conform to House bill and expand Education Freedom Scholarship program to offer 35,000 vouchers