Hamblen County School Board adopts resolution opposing Governor Lee's voucher proposal; one member voiced reservations

A Hamblen County School Board meeting included the board's adoption of a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee's proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act, commonly described in the meeting as private school voucher legislation. The board member presenting the report said the board passed the resolution and that a roll call vote was taken.

The board member said the resolution opposed proposals that would use taxpayer money to fund private school tuition. "What this bill does is force taxpayers to foot the bill for private tuition," the board member said, arguing the plan would reduce resources for public schools and strip protections for students with special needs. The board member also said…