Here's how some East Tennessee lawmakers reacted to the universal school voucher vote
On Thursday, a special session wrapped up in Tennessee with lawmakers voting to create a universal school voucher program.
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Critics question Florida's universal school vouchers as public funds used for theme parks
Florida passed a bill expanding eligibility for school vouchers to all students. While vouchers have been around for more than 20 years, the now-universal voucher program ...
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Constitutional questions, heavy opposition fail to slow universal school voucher bill
Freedom Caucus flexes its muscle and votes House Bill 199 through the chamber even as opposed representatives call it a ...
Here's how East Tennessee representatives voted on universal school vouchers
The bill passed with 54 yays and 44 nays with one minor amendment to the bill. It now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.
Tennessee Senate passes universal school voucher proposal, sending bill to governor's desk
The Tennessee House attached an amendment to the proposal requiring local school boards to approve the program in order to ...
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How Ohio became a model in the nationwide movement to expand private school vouchers
States across the country have rapidly expanded private school voucher programs in recent years. According to reporting from ...
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Universal school voucher passes Wyoming House of Representatives amid constitutional concerns
A universal school voucher bill passed through the Wyoming House of Representatives would make all families eligible for ...
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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative session
The Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based ...
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs and private school vouchers
Trump will order Education Department to prioritize expanding school choice programs and access to private school vouchers.
Tennessee Senate committee advances universal school voucher proposal
The director of Hawkins County Schools addressed the committee Tuesday, urging lawmakers to vote against the proposal.
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Universal school voucher plan passes in Tennessee House
The Tennessee House on Thursday approved Gov. Bill Lee’s universal private school voucher bill, while the Senate was to take up the matter later in the day.