Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's Bold Plan: Expanding School Choice Statewide

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is set to propose legislation for a new statewide school voucher program, offering $7,075 in state funds to 20,000 students to attend a private or home school of their choice starting in the 2024-25 school year. The program aims to expand eligibility to all Tennessee students by 2025. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who implemented a similar policy in her state, will join Lee in announcing the proposal. Critics argue that the program devalues public education, while supporters believe it provides parents with more educational options.