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Commission adopts emergency resolution opposing Governor’s voucher proposal after school director’s briefing
Summary
The commission voted to oppose the Education Freedom Scholarship Act during an emergency session. Wilson County Schools Director Jeff Letcher provided a detailed briefing on the proposal and expressed concerns about scale, special‑needs exclusions and fiscal impacts.
The Wilson County Commission voted on Jan. 21 to adopt a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee’s proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act (a vouchers/ESA proposal) during an emergency session held before the start of a special legislative session.
Commissioner Burris (motion) and co‑sponsor Commissioner Wendell Marlowe presented a resolution that cites Article 11, Section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution and urges the General Assembly not to divert state funds to vouchers or educational savings accounts. The resolution,…
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