Now that the presidential election is out of the way, perhaps we can focus more on state and local issues like education. In fact, the battle over school choice at the state level is expected to be heating up once the new year starts – especially in Tennessee and other states.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Republican state legislators unveiled the Education Freedom Act of 2025 earlier in November. This is a proposal that would grant 20,000 vouchers worth $7,075 to families seeking alternatives to government-run schools.
Naturally, the initiative has sparked a fierce debate between those who believe parents should be empowered to decide how and where their children are educated and those who view the government as the best arbiters of these decisions.
House Majority Leader William Lamberth touted the bill, saying it “leaves no stone unturned when it…
