Tennessees New $447M School Voucher Program But It Leaves Out Illegal Immigrants

Source: https://istandforfreedom.com/tennessee-school-voucher-illegals/?utm_source=actengage
Published: Feb 19, 2025
Author: Horse
Post Date: 2025-02-19 09:13:04 by Horse
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The landscape of American education is shifting dramatically as states take bold steps to protect educational resources and empower parents. Across the nation, innovative programs are reshaping how families access quality education, marking a significant victory for school choice advocates.

Let’s be honest – it’s about time someone took a stand. As federal policies continue to strain local resources, state leaders are stepping forward with solutions that prioritize their citizens’ needs. These initiatives represent a growing movement to ensure taxpayer dollars directly benefit American families.

Finally, in a move that’s catching attention nationwide, one state has taken a decisive stance on both educational freedom and responsible resource allocation.

Tennessee has just approved a landmark $447 million school voucher program that specifically serves legal residents. This marks a significant shift in how states approach educational benefits. And here’s where it gets interesting: Governor Bill Lee signed the legislation that expands K-12 school voucher access while explicitly excluding illegal migrants from participating in the program.


Poster Comment:

Grok: Therefore, a rough estimate for the population of Tennessee aged 6 through 18 would be around 1,236,108. That is about $385.92 per child.

Tennessee typically receives about $1.1 billion annually in federal K-12 education funding.

They could abolish the federal Department of Education and give the states more perchild for homeschoolng and religious schools.

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The total budget for the federal Department of Education for the last fiscal year was $268 billion.

They could abolish the federal Education Dept, give every parent $1,200 each per child including homeschool and still save the taxpayers money.

New York State spends approximately $36,293 on average per child for public education, according to recent analyses.

The state of California spends on average around $23,878 per child for public education in the 2024-25 school year, as per recent budget projections.

California could run a statewide proposition mandating vouchers for homeschoolers, private schools and religious schools at $10,000 each for schools and $2,000 for homeschool and save tons of money while improving education.

Horse posted on 2025-02-19 09:29:41   Reply   Private Reply