Applications for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program launch in less than a month for all families across the state.

According to the state Department of Education, the majority of the 210 schools eligible to participate in the program intend doing so.

Here’s a full list of private schools in East Tennessee that intend to accept Education Freedom Scholarship money for the 2025-26 school year, as of April 24:

Click here http://tn.gov/education/efs.html to view the full list of private schools across Tennessee that intend to participate in the Education Freedom Scholarship program.

State lawmakers passed the Tennessee Education Freedom Act during Governor Bill Lee’s special-called session in January 2025.

There was a mixed reaction to its passing, with private schools saying it would usher in a new area for education in Tennessee, while others said it will negatively affect public schools.

The governor signed it into law on Feb. 12.

“I’ve long believed we can have the best public schools and give parents a choice in their child’s education, regardless of income or zip code,” Governor Lee said after signing it into law.

The $500 million plan gives 20,000 Tennessee students around $7,000 in public funds to pay for private school tuition.

Applications for the program launch on May 15 at 1 p.m. ET.

Story courtesy of WVLT