Will TN voucher program expand by 15,000 or 20,000 seats? House and Senate are at odds on details.

By , Chalkbeat Tennessee Published: April 07, 2026 8:58 PM CT
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House Republicans dropped the immigrant tracking provision of the expansion bill, which is poised for final votes within days.

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Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Tennessee. She joined Chalkbeat from The Tennessean, where she covered state politics and government policy. Melissa is an Alabama native who grew up on military bases in Japan and England before graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism.


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