The Gardenhire/Dunn Tennessee Choice and Opportunity Scholarship Act reached 30 co-sponsors on the legislation Tuesday. The bill has already passed the full Senate and has received support in House committee votes this session, said officials.
"School choice continues to gain legislative support that matches the sentiment of parents across the state," said Tony Niknejad of the Tennessee Federation for Children. "While special interests have tried to thwart the needs of parents and children, these courageous legislators are working to provide opportunity for parents and children in need. It's time for all parents, regardless of their financial means, to have the opportunity to decide their child's educational future."
Co-Sponsors for Rep. Dunn's Tennessee Choice and Opportunity Scholarship Act, HB 1049 are:
Rep. J. Sexton
Rep. McCormick
Rep. Eldridge
Rep. Carter
Rep. Johnson
Rep. Goins
Rep. Holt
Rep. Spivey
Rep. Butt
Rep. Powers
Rep. Kane
Rep. Haynes
Rep. Lundberg
Rep. Casada
Rep. Williams
Rep. M. White
Rep. K. Brooks
Rep. Matlock
Rep. Matheny
Rep. Sargent
Rep. DeBerry
Rep. Kumar
Rep. Moody
Rep. D. White
Rep. Ragan
Rep. Rogers
Rep. Gravitt
Rep. Sparks
Rep. Lynn
Rep. Littleton