Greene County, Tennessee, is set to vote on a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act, a voucher bill that would divert public funds to private schools. The Greene County Board of Education, concerned about the bill’s potential impact on local schools, argues it would reduce resources for public education. The vote, scheduled for Wednesday, highlights the growing opposition to the controversial proposal across the state, with many local school boards voicing their concerns.
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