Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has introduced a second school choice bill to the state legislature, inspired by President-elect Donald Trump's recent electoral success. Governor Lee expressed support for Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing the importance of state-level control over education policy.
Lee's proposed Education Freedom Act of 2025 aims to provide up to 20,000 scholarships valued at $7,000 each for the next school year, with a focus on assisting low-income students. The bill also includes funding for public schools, teacher bonuses, and a teacher pay raise plan.
