Sullivan County School Leaders Are Opposing The Governor’s New School Voucher Plan. The Education Freedom Scholarship Act Would Provide Up To 20-Thousand Dollars For Private School Tuition. Schools Director Chuck Carter Says Voucher Programs Lack Accountability And Don’t Serve All Students. He Told Newschannel 11, He Believes The Bill Should Go Up For A Vote By The People…..
Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable Who Supports The Plan Says He Respects The School Board’s Decision. The State Legislature Will Consider The Proposal In A Special Session January 27th.