Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program
A 2023 reform has boosted voucher use by 67%, with one-quarter of state scholarships now going to families in the top income ...
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Local private schools weigh in on voucher bill passage
The bill would allow parents to use up to $7,000 in public taxpayer money to cover the costs of a private school. 20,000 vouchers will be available across the state during the first round of the bill.
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Some Republican lawmakers silenced during Tennessee school voucher debate, they say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two Republican lawmakers who voted against Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher measure are making their voices heard after they say they were silenced during the debate on ...
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When can parents begin applying for school vouchers in Tennessee?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Now that Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill has passed, parents have questions about how it’ll work. The “Tennessee Education Freedom Act” is waiting for the governor’s ...
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East Tennessee public schools respond to passage of Governor’s school voucher bill
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Leaders of multiple East Tennessee public school districts are sharing reactions to the decision of state lawmakers to approve Governor Bill Lee’s statewide expansion ...
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Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
Not all volunteers in Polk County Schools will face an increased application fee, as previously announced. Volunteers who require contact with students out of sight of staff will need a Level 2 ...
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When can parents begin applying for school vouchers in Tennessee?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Now that Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill has passed, parents have questions about how it’ll work. The “Tennessee Education Freedom Act” is waiting for ...
WREG15d
What vouchers could mean for private, public schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — School vouchers are now law in Tennessee and are supposed to open up more choices to parents, but the true impact remains to be seen. Public and private school educators ...
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Republicans' school voucher proposal is only the first step toward closing Texas public schools
The Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved Senate Bill 2, which would set aside $1 billion in taxpayer money to give some parents $10,000 vouchers to spend at private schools.
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East Tennessee public schools on voucher plan passing
Leaders of multiple East Tennessee public school districts are sharing reactions to the decision of state lawmakers to approve Governor Bill Lee’s statewide expansion of school vouchers.
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Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from Trump
Half of those would go to students who are lower income, disabled or otherwise able to participate in the new voucher program, but any student entitled to attend a public school could access the ...