House approves appropriations measure that funds voucher program, teacher bonuses and disaster relief
The House adopted an appropriations act that funds the Education Freedom Act implementation, teacher bonuses, facilities grants and disaster relief; supporters cited reversions and prior set‑asides, opponents warned of recurring liabilities and fiscal pressure.
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After passing the Education Freedom Act, the Tennessee House considered an appropriations act (Senate Bill 5 on the desk) to fund the scholarship program, teacher bonuses and disaster relief. Representative Hicks, reporting for the committee, described the bill as the funding vehicle for measures considered in the special session, including disaster grants, $17 million for high‑performing schools, and the education funding items debated earlier.
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