Tennessee lawmakers propose scholarship plan to address child care 'crisis'
With quality child care often costing more than in-state tuition at Tennessee colleges, two lawmakers have filed legislation to create a child care scholarship program.
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With quality child care often costing more than in-state tuition at Tennessee colleges, two lawmakers have filed legislation to create a child care scholarship program.
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