Governor Lee "Extremely Disappointed" That School Voucher Bill Fails

www.chattanoogan.com— Governor Bill Lee on Monday expressed his disappointment that the school voucher bill he supports won't get legislative approval this year.

WHNT.com—Gov. Bill Lee signs bill allowing armed teachers in schools. The controversial bill would allow teachers to conceal carry firearms on school grounds if certain conditions are met.

NBC News—Tennessee governor plans to sign bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday that he planned to sign a bill state legislators sent to his desk this week that would allow school staff members to carry concealed handguns on school grounds. "What’s important to me is that we give districts tools and the option to use a tool that will keep their children safe in their schools," Lee said at a news conference Thursday after he shared his plans to sign the legislation. Under state law, Lee, a Republican, has the option to sign the bill,...

The Daily Iowan—Iowa City schools lose $1.3 million due to private school vouchers. After facing a needed $3.75 million budget reduction that led to the closure of Hills Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District also saw millions in losses from private school vouchers this year. The district board of directors voted on Tuesday to approve its budget for fiscal 2025, which has declined since the previous year.