Voucher Bill

Tennessee Lawmakers at Odds Over School Voucher Bill

Tennessee lawmakers are at odds over a school voucher bill, with the House and Senate proposing different versions of the legislation. Governor Bill Lee is aiming for a compromise before the end of the legislative session. The House version costs $500 million and includes provisions to strengthen K-12 public schools, while the Senate version is half the cost and focuses on establishing the Education Freedom Scholarship Act and inter-county school enrollment. Lawmakers are divided on the bill's provisions, with the Senate prioritizing families and the House emphasizing fiscal management.