Tennessee lawmakers to discuss plan to expand school vouchers
Tennessee lawmakers were in a special session Tuesday, focusing on Gov. Bill Lee's push to expand school vouchers statewide. And while it's a top priority for the governor, a new study found most in Tennessee disagree.
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Tennessee General Assembly meets in a special session Monday, Jan. 27, to debate expanding Education Savings Account, or school vouchers, statewide.
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In the first full day of committees during Tennessee's special legislative session, Republicans pushed an expanded school voucher program.
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State lawmakers to discuss plan to expand school vouchers across Tennessee
Tennessee lawmakers will return to Gov. Bill Lee's special session on Tuesday, focusing on his push to expand school vouchers ...
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says state plans to take over MSCS after firing of superintendent
State Representative White confirmed the legislation must be filed by Feb. 6. Not long after the Sexton interview Monday, two ...