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.
Tennessee officials, educators and more react to school voucher bill passing in special session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill expanding the Tennessee's school voucher program is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk after lawmakers passed it on the fourth day of a special session in Nashville. Senators passed the universal school voucher bill in a 20-13 vote Thursday afternoon after debate and discussion about its possible impact on the state.
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 lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The Senate passed the bill in a 20 to 13 vote after just over 90 minutes of debate. House members passed the bill with bipartisan opposition in a vote of 54 to 44, with one member not voting,
State Congress passes Gov. Lee's school voucher bill
The Tennessee state Congress passed Governor Bill Lee's heavily pushed school voucher bill Thursday, on what is expected to be the final day of the special session the governor called to vote on this initiative and several others.
Organizations share positive, negative reactions to passage of Gov. Lee’s school choice bill
On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Tennessee House and Senate passed the proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene and an immigration bill. Now, all three are headed to Lee’s desk for a final signature.
Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?
A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.
School choice bill headed to Lee's desk
The Education Freedom Act of 2025 passed the Tennessee House of Representatives on Thursday 54-44 as some Republicans joined Democrats in voting no.
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
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.
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Tennessee Bill Would Prohibit Voting Against Trump Immigration Policies
The legislation could mean jail time and a fine for those supporting sanctuary policies designed to protect migrants.
Tennessee GOP passes immigration law to criminalize elected officials' votes
The law, pushed by Gov. Bill Lee as an immigration enforcement measure, will also establish a new immigration czar and office ...
‘Tennessee is heeding the call’: Lee presses forward on immigration agenda in special session
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MAGA Gov Threatens Felonies for Lawmakers Who Vote For “Sanctuary City” Policies
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, commended the Republican-controlled Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday for approving a new immigration bill that "creates ...