GOP push to expand Tennessee voucher program to 40K students clears first hurdle

By: Melissa Brown

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 864

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A GOP push to double the number of students in Tennessee’s voucher program cleared its first hurdle in the General Assembly on Tuesday.

Gov. Bill Lee and Republican leadership want lawmakers to sign off on a voucher expansion plan …

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