Parents in Tennessee can start applying for school vouchers starting on February 12th. The application process for the Education Savings Account program is set to open on that date, giving parents the opportunity to receive up to $7,000 in public funds to put towards private school tuition or homeschooling expenses.
The program is aimed at providing more educational options for families in the state, particularly those with students attending underperforming schools. Vouchers will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority will be given to low-income families.
To be eligible for the program, families must have a child who has been enrolled in a Tennessee public school the previous year or is entering kindergarten for the first time. Families must also meet certain income requirements to qualify for the vouchers.
The application process will be done online, and parents will need to provide documentation to verify their eligibility. Once approved, families can begin using the funds for eligible expenses starting in the 2020-2021 school year.
Critics of the program argue that it takes much-needed funding away from public schools, while supporters believe it gives parents more choices in their children’s education. Regardless of the controversy, the Education Savings Account program is set to launch in Tennessee on February 12th, giving families the opportunity to take advantage of this new educational option.
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