Newly Signed Legislation Means More Changes For Tennessee Schools

Over The Last Few Weeks, Governor Lee Has Signed A Number Of Laws Recently Passed By The Tennessee Legislature Regarding Schools And Education. With Issues Such As The Third-Grade Retention Law And School Vouchers Being Widely Discussed Recently, Other Bills Have Slipped Through Without Much Notice. Here Is A Run-Down Of Some Legislation Affecting Education That May Not Be As Well-Known

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Tennessee Lawmakers Alter Airport Funding, Nashville Airport Board

The Tennessee Legislature Continued To Change The Way Its Airports Are Funded Through Legislation Passed In The Final Days Of Session.

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Tennessee Legislators Approve Changes To Third-Grade Retention Law

Legislation That Would Allow For Additional Exemptions To Tennessee’s Third-Grade Retention Law Is Now Headed To Governor Lee For Additional Action.

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School Choice Expansion Passes In Tennessee House, Heads To Gov. Lee’s Desk

School Choice Legislation To Expand Tennessee’s Education Savings Account Pilot Program Was Passed With A 57-35 Vote On The House Floor Yesterday.

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TN House Committee Passes Legislation To Increase Teacher Salaries

Legislation That Would Increase The Annual Base Salary For Teachers In Tennessee Passed The House Finance, Ways, And Means Committee And Will Soon Head To The House Floor For A Vote.

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