Federal school choice, as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is supported by 7 in 10 Tennesseans, says a new poll released Monday.
The respondents also overwhelmingly (90%-5%) voiced approval of a limit on how much property taxes can increase each year, with a voter approval required for an increase above that limit.
The Beacon Center, in conjunction with Targoz Market Research, conducted the sampling Jan. 11-18 among 1,200 residents. The margin of error is +/- 2.77%.
Under the plan of second-term Republican President Donald Trump signed into law July 4, a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 can start in 2027. The scholarship money can be used by low-income families for private school tuition and other K-12 education expenses.
The poll says 72% favor it, 18% are against and among Democrats support is 15% of the group. Those saying they are independent were slightly more in favor (56%).
National School Choice week was last week from Sunday to Saturday.
