Nashville, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds the advancement of Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act (SB 6001/ HB 6004). This bill extends school choice to every child across Tennessee, empowering Tennessee families with more education options to achieve academic success.
The Education Freedom Act earned the public support of leaders across the country. President Donald Trump, Senator Marsha Blackburn, and Knox Mayor Glenn Jacobs, among other elected officials, expressed support for the legislation across social media.
The House Education Committee voted 17:7 in support of passage, and the Senate Education Committee voted 8:1 in support of passage.
Legislative hearings will continue on today and tomorrow, potentially setting up a final vote for passage Wednesday evening. The passage of this bill comes at a significant time,as National School Choice Week is bringing awareness to education freedom across the nation.
AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable released the following statement:
“We’re excited to see the advancement of the Educational Freedom Act. At AFP, we’ve talked to thousands of Tennesseans and grown a power-house coalition of volunteers across the state to advocate for students, expanding opportunities to every family. We are so grateful to have the support of our Governor, President Trump, Senator Marsha Blackburn, legislative leadership, and the majority of lawmakers committed to expanding educational freedom in the Volunteer State.
This marks a pivotal step in the right direction, as education freedom in Tennessee has been long overdue. The Education Freedom Act is a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will ensure every child, regardless of zip code or income bracket, has access to a high-quality education.
“We’re proud to see our work alongside lawmakers pay off in the state capitol today, but this is just the beginning. We are committed to continuing our advocacy for the Education Freedom Act until it is signed into law. Tennessee has a bright education future ahead, and we’re excited to watch families across the state flourish with education options.”
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