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Lee proposes TCAT scholarships, expands youth employment and seeks $580 million more for K–12
Summary
Governor Bill Lee proposed the Tennessee Works scholarship to cover TCAT tuition and fees, expansion of the Tennessee Youth Employment Program to year-round operations, and a $580 million increase for public education that includes TEA formula investments and another teacher pay raise.
Governor Bill Lee proposed several measures aimed at workforce development and K–12 education in his State of the State address.
Lee announced the Tennessee Works scholarship, described as “a new award that will cover every penny of TCAT tuition and fees for all students,” and said the scholarship will also address equipment and tool…
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