HB 2532/SB 2247 Seeks to Expand Vouchers and Opt Tennessee into the Federal Voucher Program

This administration bill, sponsored by Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson, seeks to double the numberof seats available through the Education Freedom Scholarships (EFS) private school voucher program.Despite the infancy of the EFS voucher program, it is still in its first year, HB 2532/SB 2247 would increasethe maximum number of students participating in EFS from 25,000 to 40,000. It also directs the governorto elect Tennessee to participate in the federal education tax credit program (a state opt-in federalvoucher program). Both components of the bill would further deter investment from public schools.