K-12 DIGEST: Bill advancing private school vouchers to counter distance learning moves forward in Tennessee

A key Senate panel approved legislation Wednesday that would provide public money for private school tuition for Tennessee students whose school systems do not offer in-person learning all year.

However, lawmakers amended the bill first to remove a provision that also would have extended vouchers to students whose parents disagree with school mask mandates in their district.

By: Marta W. Aldrich | Chalkbeat Tennessee