12-03-2025
Four local private schools have shown interest in voucher program so far
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several Tri-Cities private schools are among those that have shown early interest in participating in Gov. Bill Lee's newly expanded school voucher program.
The Tennessee Department of Education on Tuesday released a list of 162 private schools that had already 'signaled an intent to participate in the program.'
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Four Tri-Cities schools were on the list:
St. Dominic Catholic School
Lakeway Christian Schools: Tri-Cities Christian Academy
St. Mary School – Johnson City
Lakeway Christian Schools: Boones Creek Christian Academy
'A quality education has the power to change the trajectory of a child's life, and I'm grateful that Tennessee parents will have the opportunity to choose the best school for their child through the Education Freedom Scholarship Program,' Lee said in a release. 'I commend the participating schools for their partnership to deliver excellent educational choices for parents in the coming school year.'
In January, state lawmakers passed the governor's Education Freedom Scholarship Act, which expanded the state's school voucher program to all 95 counties. The program will provide scholarships of around $7,000 to parents to help cover tuition and costs of sending their children to private schools.
The complete list of schools that have expressed interest in the voucher program can be found on the department's website.
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