Tennessee lawmakers, led by Gov. Bill Lee, have enacted a bill expanding the state’s school voucher program, allocating taxpayer funds for private school attendance. Notably, the law bans funds for undocumented students, which may challenge established Supreme Court rulings that protect such children's access to public education. The initiative expands the program to 20,000 students, providing $7,000 each, at a projected cost of $447 million. As legal challenges loom on the law's constitutionality, the case highlights broader debates on educational equity and immigrant rights.
The new law strictly prohibits the allocation of voucher funds to children who are undocumented immigrants, which raises questions about its legality under Supreme Court precedents.
Tennessee's new voucher program, which provides $7,000 per eligible student, is set to cost the state $447 million while restricting access based on immigration status.
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