Willco Civic Brew

Call to Action: Tell Your Legislators to Vote No on Vouchers

• WillCo Civic Brew • Season 1 • Episode 10

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In this episode of WillCo Civic Brew, we unpack the upcoming special session on Tennessee’s school voucher program. Governor Lee has tied vouchers to disaster relief funding, raising questions about transparency and urgency. Nancy Garrett and Jen Aprea dig into the implications for public education, share key details of the voucher legislation, and highlight the lack of clarity among legislators regarding the program's structure.

From understanding the financial thresholds for voucher eligibility to the concerning impact on public school funding, we outline the challenges and risks posed by this legislation. If you missed it, revisit Episode 4 for a comprehensive discussion on the broader issues with school vouchers.

We also answer listener questions about:

  • How voucher legislation might affect the HOPE Scholarship.
  • The details of the IEA program and how it relates to students with disabilities.

Finally, this episode includes a Call to Action:
🗓 Special Session Date: January 27th
📢 Write or call your legislators to voice your stance on vouchers. This is your opportunity to make an impact in Tennessee, where public ballot initiatives are not an option.

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