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Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?
A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.
Governor Lee’s voucher bill speeds through committees, could head to House floor
Gov. Lee’s voucher bill quickly went through two committees, the Education Committee and the Government Operations Committee. It is now headed to the House Finance Committee.
Gov. Lee's school voucher bill has passed the Education Committee, what's next?
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill passed the Education Committee (17 for, 7 against) after its second consideration in the House on Tuesday.
State says ‘commitment to public schools’ leads to student success as lawmakers consider voucher bill
Just as legislators mull over Gov. Bill Lee’s controversial school voucher program, the Tennessee Department of Education is bragging about the state’s ranking on the Nation’s Report Card.
School board against Gov. Lee’s school voucher bill, unanimously approves resolution of opposition
The board questioned why school vouchers were included in the special session and not through the normal legislative process.
Gov. Lee's school voucher bill moving forward in State Capitol
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill is flying through the special session, which is set to be debated on the House and Senate floors on Thursday.
Tennessee Legislature Poised to Pass School Voucher Bill
The education committees in both the House and Senate approved a $450 million bill, a top priority for Gov. Bill Lee. Legislators are expected to pass it quickly during a special session this week.
Gov. Lee's school voucher bill moves swiftly through Tennessee House
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill is making rapid progress through the Tennessee House, despite opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
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Gov. Bill Lee outlines new immigration proposals for special session: What to know
Lee's office on Wednesday released details of a new legislative proposal that will be considered in next week's special ...
Governor Lee discusses priorities for Special Called Session
As Governor Bill Lee’s Special Called Session began on Monday, he talked with News Channel 11 about his priorities involving ...
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