田纳西州教育优惠券计划在两天内有50,300个以上的申请,超过了去年的总数,尽管对成本和较低考试分数有所顾虑。 Tennessee’s education voucher program saw 50,300+ applications in two days, exceeding last year’s total, despite concerns over cost and lower test scores.

田纳西州教育自由奖学金计划在2026-27学年收到50,300多份申请,仅两天就超过了去年的总数。 Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program received over 50,300 applications for the 2026–27 school year, surpassing last year’s total in just two days. 该方案向每个学生提供最多7 300美元,现已扩大到259所学校,新增18所。 The program, which offers up to $7,300 per student, has expanded to 259 schools with 18 new additions. 大约一半的申请人申请基于收入的奖学金,续签率仍然很高。 About half of applicants seek income-based scholarships, and renewal rates remain high. 申请于1月30日截止。 Applications close January 30. 尽管需求强劲,但国家审计发现,优惠券学生往往来自成绩优秀的公立学校,学费超过奖学金约3 000美元,考试成绩落后于公立学校同龄人。 Despite strong demand, a state audit found voucher students often come from high-performing public schools, tuition exceeds scholarship amounts by about $3,000, and test scores lag behind public school peers. 官员们正在考虑扩大该方案以满足需求。 Officials are considering expanding the program to meet demand.