30-01-2025
School voucher bill passes TN House of Representatives
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After a speedy four-day special session and hours of final debate, the Tennessee House of Representatives has passed the statewide expansion of school vouchers, also known as the 'Tennessee Education Freedom Act of 2025.'
The bill outlines a process for parents to apply for approximately $7,000 'scholarships' in public taxpayer money for their children to attend private schools in the state.
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The vote saw multiple defections from Republicans, ultimately passed the House by a vote of 54-45. One lawmaker, Jerome Moon of Maryville, abstained from the vote.
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