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yes. every kid. applauds Gov. Lee for expanding the Education Freedom Scholarship Program
May 7, 2026
Today, Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation expanding the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program to empower even more Tennessee families and students with education freedom. The new law will provide 15,000 additional students with access to the education that serves them best. Why It Matters More Tennessee families are seeking educational options that fit their children's individual needs. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, scholarships will be available to 35,000 students, an increase in 15,000 seats from the previous year. The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) received more than 56,000 applicants for the program for the 2026-27 school year, showing significant demand for the program. What We’re Saying "Governor…
Sen. Hester Is Leading for Arkansas Families
April 21, 2026
Arkansas families know their children better than anyone. And they know that what works for one kid won't always work for another. Arkansas Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester knows that, too. At a recent meeting in Little Rock, Hester made his position on Educational Freedom Accounts clear: he won't agree to capping the program. "No matter what the cost is to EFAs, every child's education is equally important," he said, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. It's a straightforward principle—and an important one. EFAs exist because families asked for them. When enrollment grows, that's not a budget problem; it’s families finding something that works. Hester put it plainly: more participation simply means more parents are choosing what's best…
