Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Helene relief bill passed in the Tennessee General Assembly on Wednesday. The bill creates two funds known as the Hurricane Helene Interest Payment Fund and the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund. The bill authorizes money from each fund to be used to assist with the response and recovery from Helene.