Sumner School Board Speaks Out on Vouchers

The Sumner County School voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee's plan to create a private school voucher program. Lee's plan uses public tax dollars to fund private schools. The initial investment -- money not available to public schools -- is $25 million and the proposed plan would cost as much as $125 million in the next three years.

Despite opposition from the Sumner County School Board, state representative William Lamberth, of Portland, is sponsoring Governor Lee's proposal. Additionally, newly elected representative Johnny Garrett has indicated his support for the scheme.

Senator Ferrell Haile has historically supported school voucher plans, but has raised concerns about this year's effort.


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Sumner's Haile, Lamberth Among Key Voucher Backers

The 2019 edition of the Tennessee General Assembly will feature leadership focused on using public money to support private schools. Among those selected to lead this assault on our public schools are Sumner County's Senator Ferrell Haile and 44th District State Rep. William Lamberth.

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Likewise, newly-elected House Republican (and Majority) Leader William Lamberth has consistently received backing from pro-voucher groups.
Over in the Senate, the Lt. Governor’s spot continues to be held by Randy McNally, a long-time supporter of voucher schemes.
The number two job in the Senate again falls to Ferrell Haile of Sumner County, who between 2012 and 2016 was among the largest recipients (more than $20,000) of campaign backing from pro-voucher groups. Haile has also co-sponsored voucher legislation in spite of his local School Board opposing the measure.

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