One of the biggest issues heading into this year’s Legislative session was also a major talking point in 2023 — private school vouchers. Despite an additional four special sessions in 2023, lawmakers could not come up with a plan for private school vouchers that would pass in the House.

Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.