November 28, 2023
Re: Tennessee PTA Opposes Vouchers Programs
Greetings,
The Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (Tennessee PTA), opposes all voucher programs. We believe voucher programs will ultimately lead to a reduction in public school funding. We stand by our commitment to support public schools and believe that our tax dollars should be allocated to this purpose. The Tennessee PTA believes that all parties should be accountable for every tax dollar spent. In order to ensure that taxes support every child’s education, we must maintain our commitment to a free educational system while also ensuring those in charge of managing the funds are responsible and transparent in their actions.

Our Position Statement adopted January 2022 states, “The Tennessee PTA advocates that funds raised by general taxation for educational purposes should be administered by public officials and should not be used to support privately operated schools or any non-public school or education program through tuition tax credits, education savings accounts, vouchers, block grants, or other means because of the negative impact to the public schools of the state and nation. The Tennessee PTA stands behind fully funding public education for all students.”

Tennessee PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Best Regards,
Dana Price
Tennessee PTA President
www.tnpta.org