Legislative Discussion Begins On TN’s Proposed New School Funding Formula

The Process For Approving Tennessee’s New Public School Funding Formula Began This Week With A Subcommittee Meeting That Concluded Without A Vote On The Legislation That Contains The Proposed Formula Language.

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Lee Introduces New Tennessee Public School Funding Formula Legislation

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Unveiled Long-Awaited Legislation Thursday To Create A New Public School Funding Formula. The Formula, Called The Tennessee Investment In Student Achievement, Is A Student-Based Funding Formula And Would Replace The Basic Education Program School District-Based Funding Plan.

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TN Education Commissioner Vows Arts Teaching Jobs Will Not Be Outsourced

Tennessee Department Of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn Made Clear Thursday The State’s New Public School Funding Formula Will Prioritize Teachers And Will Not Outsource Teaching Responsibilities In The Arts.

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New TN Public School Funding Formula Bill To Be Filed By Mid-February

The Language For A Bill That Would Create A New K-12 Public School Funding Formula In Tennessee, Called The Tennessee Investment In Student Achievement, Will Be Released In Mid-February, According To Governor Bill Lee.

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Over 1,300 Public Comments Submitted For TN’s Public Education Funding Formula

Following Months Of Strong Engagement And Conversations About Public Education Funding In Tennessee, The Tennessee Department Of Education Has Announced That Over 1,300 Public Comments Were Submitted On A Potential Student-Based K-12 Public Education Funding Formula In Tennessee.

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Bill To Stop TN Taxpayer Education Funding Of Illegal Immigrants In Subcommittee

Tennessee State Rep. Bruce Griffey’s Bill That Would Allow Public Schools To Deny Enrollment And The State To Not Fund Education For Students Who Are Deemed To Be In The Country Illegally Has Made Its Way To The House K-12 Subcommittee.

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The Tennessee Educational System Is In Crisis [Interview w/ State Rep Scott Cepicky]

In the most open, honest and frank conversation we’ve ever had on the program about School Choice, Representative Scott Cepicky talks about what’s wrong with public education in Tennessee and what the true Conservative Patriots in our Tennessee Legislature are doing to try to do what’s best for students and parents across the state.

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5 Education Issues To Watch In The Tennessee General Assembly

Tennessee Lawmakers Return To The Capitol This Week With Another Major Focus On Students: How To Fund Public Education.

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State Releases Draft For New Education Funding Model

As Legislators Hit Nashville For The 2022 General Assembly, The Tennessee Department Of Education Released A Draft Framework For The New Funding Formula. The Time Period For Public Comments Has Been Extended For Four Days, Now Ending On January 18.

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Big Issues On The Table At The 2022 State Legislative Session

January 11 Marks The Return Of State Legislators To The Capitol For A General Assembly Session That Will Focus On A Number Of Big Issues. Following Is An Overview Of The Main Things Tennesseans Can Expect To See Discussed And Debated In This Session.

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