The Bradley County Schools Board of Education approved a letter outlining six 'safeguards' for a potential voucher program expansion in Tennessee, emphasizing fairness and support for public education.
A Tennessee school board on Thursday approved a letter raising concerns over expanding school choice , with the move coming amid renewed efforts by lawmakers to increase access to vouchers. The Bradley County Schools Board of Education 's letter, addressed to four local lawmakers, details six 'safeguards.' The 'safeguards' are ways to ensure a voucher program 'upholds fairness, transparency, and a commitment to serving all students equitably,' according to the document.
The six 'safeguards' include 'protect access for low-income students,' 'set clear eligibility criteria,' 'prioritize public school transfers,' 'limit program expansion,' 'enforce uniform accountability standards' and 'evaluate outcomes and funding impact.' Detailed explanations of each are also included. Under 'set clear eligibility criteria,' the board members ask that only 'students from low-income families who are new to private education' qualify for school vouchers, claiming the protocol would 'ensure fairness.' The 'limit program expansion' section argues any expansion of the state's voucher program should be deferred until the needs of public schools are 'adequately addressed.' 'By implementing these measures, we can ensure that public funding and programs provide opportunities for all students, maintain accountability, and support public education's foundational role in our communities,' the letter reads. 'We respectfully request your thoughtful consideration of these recommendations as you prepare to vote on this legislation.' The letter comes just weeks after the filing of the 'Education Freedom Act of 2025,' which seeks to 'empower parents with the freedom to choose the right education for their child' and 'provide parents a say in where their taxpayer dollars are spent
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