The Tennessee legislature approved a school choice bill on Thursday, sending the long-sought legislation to Governor Bill Lee’s desk to be signed into law.
The bill, the Education Freedom Act, is a key victory for the governor after efforts to pass the legislation last year fell short. The state General Assembly passed the bill in a 54 to 44 vote on Thursday, a day after the Senate approved it 20 to 13, according to The Tennessean.
“I’ve long believed we can have the best public schools & give parents a choice in their child’s education, regardless of income or zip code. Today is a milestone in advancing education in TN,” Lee said in a statement.
TN just passed the Education Freedom Act to deliver Universal School Choice!
I’ve long believed we can have the best public schools & give parents a choice in their child’s education, regardless of income or zip code.
Today is a…