As a proud representative of the University of Memphis and a staunch advocate for equitable public education, I am deeply concerned about Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed statewide school voucher program.
While it is framed as a solution to improve educational opportunities, the reality is that this proposal threatens to undermine both K-12 public schools and higher education in Tennessee.
The proposed reallocation of 80% of sports betting revenue − currently funding the HOPE Scholarship program − to K-12 public school facilities is a dangerous precedent.
