Tennessee School Voucher Bill Debate

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Tennessee lawmakers are divided on a school voucher bill, with the House and Senate proposing different versions. Governor Bill Lee hopes for a compromise before the end of the legislative session.

Key Points

  • House version costs $500 million, focuses on strengthening K-12 public schools
  • Senate version is half the cost, aims at establishing Education Freedom Scholarship Act

Pros

  • Expanding school voucher program
  • Potential for improving education quality

Cons

  • Division between House and Senate proposals
  • Cost implications