Gov. Bill Lee signs Tennessee private school voucher program into law, expanding access
The governor hopes to launch the program for 20,000 students by the next school year, a tight deadline for the state to meet.
Lee administration won’t commit yet to competitive bid for Tennessee voucher contract
As Gov. Bill Lee is set to sign a statewide school voucher program into law, he has yet to confirm a competitive bid for a contract worth millions.
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$1B for roads, $579M for schools and no tax breaks: What's in Lee’s $58.4B budget pitch
Gov. Bill Lee unveiled his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday. Lee gave his annual State of the State address before a joint session of the Tennessee General Assembly. With $1 ...
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University of Tennessee wants modern buildings, and its top priority has Gov. Lee's support
The project is included in Gov. Bill Lee's budget proposal for the fiscal year of 2025-2026. The Tennessee legislature needs to approve the budget, though legislators rarely make major changes to ...
Tennessee lawmakers give final approval to statewide school cell phone ban
Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill requiring Tennessee school districts ban the use of cell phones and other devices during instructional time.
Tennessee House passes bill banning classroom cell phone use, one Senate vote remains
A bill requiring Tennessee school districts to ban use of cell phones and devices in classrooms passed the House of Representatives on Monday.