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Tennessee
Bill:
SB 1
About the bill:
The bill says that parents should be able to choose the best school for their kids, whether it's a public or private school.
The bill creates a program that gives money to families to help them pay for private school.
The bill also gives a bonus to teachers in public schools.
The bill says that public schools should not lose money if students leave to go to private schools.
Who can get the money?:
The money is for families who live in Tennessee and have children who are old enough to go to school.
How much money can families get?
The amount of money a family can get depends on how much money they make.
What can the money be used for?
The money can be used to pay for things like tuition, books, uniforms, and transportation.
If it passes, how does the law work?
Families have to apply for the money. The government will decide who gets the money based on how much money they make and other things.
This bill is about giving families more choices about where their children go to school.
It's also about making sure that both public and private schools have enough money to do their jobs.
