The Kingsport School Board Has Unanimously Rejected The Governor’s School Voucher Plan. Board Members Criticized The Proposal’s Impact On Special Education And Public School Funding. Board President Melissa Woods Told Newschannel 11, Private Schools Don’t Have To Abide By The Same State Mandated Standards, Including Testing Like TCAPS…..
The Resolution Also Has Concerns About The Diversion Of Much Needed Public Funds To Private Institutions. Seven County Mayors Have Endorsed The Plan. However, Johnson City, Sullivan County, Greeneville And Washington County School Boards, Oppose It.