Despite vocal opposition, school-voucher bill sails through state House committees
Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culeoka, speaks during a meeting of the House Education Committee during a special session of the state Legislature Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Nashville. (George Walker IV/AP)
The Education Freedom Act passed the state House Education Committe, the House Government Operations Committee, the House Finance Ways and Means Committee and the House Calendar and Rules Committee.
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Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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