Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's proposed statewide school choice program is set to offer taxpayer-funded grants to 20,000 students for attending private schools, with eligibility expanding to all students by 2025. Notably, there won't be any testing or accountability requirements for participating students.
Initially, eligibility is tied to income, with half of the slots reserved for students from families with incomes not exceeding 300% of the federal poverty level. The remaining slots will be open .
The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education recently voiced concerns over Governor Bill Lee's proposed education savings account program. The resolution opposes the legislation, citing worries about diverting funds to private schools and the potential impact on public education.
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The proposed program allocates $7,075.00 per student for private school tuition, surpassing public school per-pupil allocation.
Tennessee ranks low in school spending per pupil, and the bo .
On Sunday afternoon, Governor Bill Lee spent time in Clarksville, Gallatin, Hendersonville and Madison with those impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes.
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