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.
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.
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.
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Immigration bill gets heated as audience members forcibly removed in Tennessee special session
In its special session, the Tennessee legislature is taking on immigration bills, but not without some input from the public that caused state troopers to forcibly remove audience members.
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 session.
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. Bill Lee calls on Tennessee legislature to create 'immigration enforcement' entity
A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include prominent immigration issues.
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As a conservative lawmaker, here's why I oppose Gov. Lee's school vouchers plan | Opinion
Bill Lee's rushed voucher push. Something doesn't add up, and it ain't just the math. In most rural areas across Tennessee, we don't have a single private school. Not one. So when Governor Lee ...
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 the topics being discussed.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher bill could cost $400M: Here's what's in it
Gov. Bill Lee has called a special legislative session for Jan. 27 to deal with school vouchers, disaster relief and immigration.
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Gov. Lee wants immigration bureau, different state IDs for non-U.S. citizens in Tennessee
Lawmakers said they were surprised that a special session would include immigration issues in Tennessee, but Gov. Bill Lee has now released his slate of policy hopes.
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House, Senate Education Committee Members Move Voucher Bill Forward
The House Education Committee on Tuesday voted 17 to 7 in support of passage of the Education Freedom Act pushed by Governor Bill Lee, and the Senate Education Committee voted 8 to 1 in support of passage. Legislative hearings are due to continue on Wednesday, potentially setting up a final vote for passage Wednesday evening.