NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Education has released data on the state’s new school voucher program (Education Freedom Scholarship Program).

The state said that its first-ever universal school choice program experienced tremendous interest.

Quick facts provided by the TDOE:

More than 42,000 applications received from Tennessee families

All 20,000 available seats reserved

Scholarships awarded to students in 86 of Tennessee’s 95 counties

Participating students enrolled at 220 of 241 eligible schools across the state

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