Charter school operators would have more options to bypass local school board approval under a proposal backed by Gov. Bill Lee.

"I've long believed we can have the best public schools and give parents a choice in their child's education, regardless of income or ZIP code," said Bill Lee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer ...

There's been a wave of school chaplain bills in red states, which has fueled fierce backlash about religious overreach in public education.

Lee said the program would 'change the future of Tennessee forever'. Gov. Bill Lee signed his long-awaited private school voucher program into law on Wednesday but would not commit to using a ...

The Tennessee legislature approved Gov. Bill Lee's signature education initiative during a special legislative session.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill expanding the Tennessee's school voucher program is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk after lawmakers passed it on the fourth day of a special session in Nashville.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Leaders of multiple East Tennessee public school districts are sharing reactions to the decision of state lawmakers to approve Governor Bill Lee’s statewide expansion ...

Gov. Bill Lee signs the statewide school voucher bill at the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The Tennessean has requested further information from ...

In Tennessee, multiple local school boards passed resolutions stating ... a resolution opting in to the bonus section of the voucher bill. The requirement was added after several school boards ...