Overview

• Governor Bill Lee announced the termination of efforts to pass a universal school voucher program in Tennessee for the year.
• Legislative divisions and lack of consensus among GOP lawmakers led to the stalling of the bill.
• Despite initial support, rural GOP concerns over public school funding and differing legislative versions caused impasse.
• $144 million set aside for the voucher program will remain unused until discussions possibly resume next session.
• Lee vows to continue advocating for school choice, aiming to reintroduce the voucher program in future legislative sessions.