Tennessee House backs private-school voucher expansion

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 817

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Tennessee House voted narrowly Monday to expand the state’s private-school voucher program, capping it at 35,000 for next year but putting it at odds with the Senate’s proposal.

Led by Republicans, the House voted 52-43 to adopt an amended voucher bill that nearly doubles Gov. Bill Lee’s main initiative in its second year but falls short of the governor’s request, cutting expenses by $38 million.

After nearly two hours of debate, the margin …

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