Accountability Hearing Finds East Tennessee Virtual School Isn’t Taking Daily Attendance
Carter County leaders say the failing virtual school is only taking weekly attendance.
Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion Moves to Senate Floor
Supporters say the expansion is needed because the program has reached its 20,000-scholarship capacity for two consecutive years.
Immigrant Data Collection Bill on Hold to “Allow More Time for Conversations”
The bill will be put on hold for the year because of concerns it might cause the state to forfeit a billion dollars in federal funding.
Charlie Kirk Act Close to Becoming State Law
The bill would require all public colleges and universities to adopt policies on freedom of expression and on each institution’s role in political and social action.
Representative Scott Cepicky Proposes a Solution to Students Avoiding Algebra I
The lawmaker’s legislation would require some eighth-graders to take the subject.
House Democrats Break with Senate Counterparts to Block Public School Choice
Representatives Yusuf Hakeem and Sam McKenzie helped preserve barriers for families enrolling out-of-district.
Grundy County Teachers Poised to Get Their Bonus, Despite Unexpected No Votes
18 Democrats and 1 GOP gubernatorial candidate voted against the bill.
Ten Commandments Closer to Presence In Public School Classrooms
School districts may display the Biblical texts, along with the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution, in a “prominent location.”
Senators Unanimously Approve Legislation Reducing Open Enrollment Barriers
The legislation faces a key vote in the House next week.
Proposal to Reduce Testing Advances Despite Evidence of Positive Impact
The House K-12 Subcommittee advanced House Bill 2422 to the full Education Committee on a vote that split both parties.
House Committee Advances Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion
Democrats fail in bid to increase accountability for the program.
House Approves Legislation Requiring Data Collection on Immigrant Students
Leaders will still need to reconcile differences with the Senate version of the bill.
New Weekend College Offers Nashvillians New Opportunities for Higher Education
Nashville State University’s North Davidson campus is launching the new college beginning Aug. 25 for the upcoming fall semester.
Sen. Adam Lowe Hopes to Reduce Barriers for Public School Choice
Lowe’s legislation would address challenges students face enrolling in out-of-district schools.
Charlie Kirk Heritage Act Moves Closer to Passage
The bill was passed after testimony from Lakie Derrick, who started the Turning Point USA chapter at East Tennessee State University and represented Club America at the meeting.
Expansion of Education Freedom Scholarships One Step Closer
If passed, the bill will increase the maximum number of scholarships to 40,000 in the 2026-2027 school year.
Bill Requiring Immigrant Student Data Collection Advances to House Floor
Lawmakers received conflicting reports on how much the requirement could cost.
Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion Passes First Test
The House K-12 Subcommittee advanced the plan on a 5-3 vote on Tuesday morning.
Governor says Educational Opportunity is Moving in the ‘Right Direction’
Lee said the number of economically distressed poverty counties has been cut in half due to greater access to opportunity and to education.
Bill to Close Underperforming Virtual Schools Advances
Bill affects virtual schools falling “significantly below expectations” for three straight years.