Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income

The universal school voucher proposal passed the Tennessee General Assembly Thursday, which effectively allows families to use public money for private education costs. The bill passed the House with 54 ayes to 44 nays and one amendment to the bill.

A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.