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House OKs appropriations bill funding vouchers, teacher bonuses and disaster relief
Summary
The House approved Senate Bill 5, the appropriation act tied to the special-session bills: it funds the Education Freedom Act, teacher bonuses, school facility grants and disaster-relief awards. Debate included questions about the source of funds, reversions and projected revenue impacts.
The Tennessee House approved Senate Bill 5 on third consideration, the appropriation measure that funds the special-session legislation including the Education Freedom Act and disaster relief for flooded counties.
What it contains: The appropriation act includes funding tied to the education package debated earlier in the day — the scholarship program and teacher bonuses — and additional allocations for disaster relief to counties affected by recent flooding. During floor debate members raised questions about which dollars are being used, whether funds are recurring or nonrecurring and how reversions (unspent agency dollars) were tapped to pay for the package.
Why it matters: Appropriations determine whether the policy changes will be actionable this year and in the next fiscal cycle. Lawmakers on…
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