Gov. Lee signs bill drastically expanding school vouchers
Gov. Bill Lee speaks during a bill signing ceremony at the state Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Nashville. (George Walker IV/AP)
While the $447 million initiative has been touted as a “universal” program for anyone interested, Republican leaders included a key provision: Students living in the country illegally will be prohibited from participating.
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