The first topic in the proclamation would create a universal school voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private school costs.

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CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Governor Bill Lee formally called for a special session later this month to address school vouchers and disaster relief, among other topics. The bill, known as the Education Freedom Act, would offer 20,000 vouchers worth about $7,000 each in taxpayer funds to students statewide to attend private schools. Many believe this would create a conflict between private schools and public schools. However, Kelly Johnson, the direc…

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Clinton City Schools Director opposes voucher bill ahead of special session

Tennessee Democrats this week condemned Governor Bill Lee for calling a special session of the General Assembly on January 27, using the urgent need for disaster relief for Hurricane Helene as a bargaining chip to push through his controversial school voucher plan, the Education Freedom Act. “Governor Lee is exploiting the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene to advance his partisan agenda, forcing legislators to choose between helping disaste…

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The decision to call a special session later this month on vouchers likely an attempt to deal with the issue promptly. That according to State Representative Michael Hale. Hale said he believes the voucher decision will be a very close call for the Governor. “It’s taken a lot of air and a lot of wind just to, you know, and I think their feel is if we have to go with that through March, April, end of May, whatever, then we’re just wrestling that …

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Hale Said Session Can Get Voucher Issue Decided

Earlier this week, Gov. Bill Lee announced he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session later this month that will address the school voucher plan, as well as disaster relief for Hurricane Helene and public…

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Gov. Lee calls assembly into special session

Gov. Lee Issues Official Call Ahead of Special Legislative Session Tennessee Legislature will address Education Freedom, Disaster Relief, and Illegal Immigration NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation ahead of the convening of the Tennessee General Assembly on January 27. Gov. Lee and legislative leadership’s priorities include passing the Education Freedom Act and addressing recovery needs for …

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Governor Lee announces Special Session to begin January 27

Governor Lee has now pushed for legislators to get on board to pass a voucher bill. Governor Lee’s universal private school voucher plan is expected to increase Tennessee taxpayers’ expenses by $861.9 million over the first five years, according to conservative estimates. The universal private school voucher initiative proposed by Governor Lee eliminates funding for public schools. It is a gift to out-of-state special interests and an aid for cu…

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NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Lee called a special session Wednesday for late January when Tennessee lawmakers will be asked to take up his private-school voucher bill, immigration measures and a

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Questions rise on Tennessee governor’s special session mix of school vouchers and storm relief

(The Lion) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee and a coalition of leaders in the Tennessee Legislature are calling for a special session to pass universal school choice and other pressing measures. “We believe the state has a responsibility to act quickly on issues that matter most to Tennesseans, and there is widespread support in the General Assembly and across Tennessee for a special session on the most pressing legislative priorities,” read a joint s…

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