The Tennessee General Assembly, led by a Republican supermajority, has voted to roll back state testing requirements for private schools participating in the Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher program. This change applies to the early stages of the voucher initiative. The adjustment aims to reduce regulatory burdens on private schools accepting vouchers.
Key Points
- Republican supermajority approves testing rollback
- Impacts private schools accepting ESA vouchers
- Reduces state-mandated testing requirements
Implications for Educational Freedom
This rollback advances educational freedom by minimizing government overreach in private school accountability, thereby enhancing school choice and empowering parents with more flexible voucher options. It supports EFI’s mission to promote ESAs and vouchers without excessive state interference.
Source: Tennessee rolls back testing requirements in early voucher program
