Some counties left out as private schools start showing interest in Tennessee’s voucher program
Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program, which created taxpayer-funded school vouchers in the state, was ...
Voucher program not reaching rural TN communities
So far, only about a third of Tennessee's counties are represented among the private schools that have shown interest in the ...
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18 Tennessee private schools in our viewing area get ready for new voucher program launch
Private schools across Tennessee are gearing up for the implementation of the state's new school voucher program, set to begin in the 2025-20 ...
More than 40 Memphis-area private schools to participate in Tennessee voucher program
The list is not exhaustive, and the state education department "continues to invite eligible and interested schools to participate." ...
Democratic TN bill to require voucher schools to take part in state testing fails in House subcommittee
A Democratic bill to require state testing for private schools in Tennessee's universal school voucher program failed in a ...
The week in politics: What's in Tennessee board's rules for the new voucher program
In March 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee required the advisory commission to open meetings to the public in the interest of "transparency and public confidence" ...
Democratic lawmakers warn 'emergency rules' passed Thursday for universal school vouchers could lead to fraud and abuse
Among many concerns, the plans say families would need to effectively waive their right for students with disabilities to get ...
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These East Tennessee schools plan to participate in state's school voucher program
The Tennessee Department of Education said ... illegally will not be allowed to participate in the universal school voucher program. Families who apply for the scholarships will need to make ...
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More than 40 Memphis-area private schools to participate in Tennessee voucher program
162 schools in Tennessee have signaled intent to participate in the newly established private school voucher program. The Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program will give out 20,000 ...