Public Dollars, Public Accountability: Why Tennessee’s Voucher Program Can’t Be Exempt from Transparency

The Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program is entirely funded by state dollars, which are public funds. It should have to adhere to the same degree of accountability and transparency as other public services that receive public funds.

HB 1889/SB 1978 requires EFS schools to participate in an audit and mandates public reporting on school finances, admissions, demographics, and student outcomes.