The Tennessee legislature is bringing back a measure that would require transgender youth to play in sports teams that match their sex assigned at birth. The bill (HB 3/SB 228) was initially introduced last year, but the pandemic made it stall.
One Statue The Tennessee Legislature Can Agree On? Dolly Parton
A measure being considered by the legislature would make the music legend the first living person to have a monument erected on the Tennessee State Capitol grounds.
Gov. Lee Wants Tennessee To Spend On Broadband, Expanded Gun Rights In Latest Budget Proposal
Gov. Bill Lee wants the state to spend about $200 million in what he hopes would bring broadband to every community across the state. The plan was announced Monday during the annual State of the State address in which Lee unveiled his $41.8 billion spending plan.
Gov. Bill Lee’s Third State Of The State Will Focus On Pandemic, ‘Pro-Family’ Initiatives
Gov. Bill Lee’s third State of the State address Monday night will touch on the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s furthering recovery and what his office describes as “a series of pro-family initiatives.”
Tennessee Legislature Votes To Hold Back Third Graders Who Don’t Read At Grade Level
The Tennessee legislature approved Thursday a slate of bills meant to improve literacy among students, as well as hold schools harmless during the pandemic. One of the measures headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk allows schools to hold back third graders if they don’t read at grade level. In Tennessee, about 64% of third graders […]
Nashville Mayor Says Plan To Defund Virtual School Districts Would ‘Punish Children’
Nashville Mayor John Cooper says Tennessee lawmakers need to acknowledge the reality of the pandemic, rather than strip funding from districts that don’t return to in-person schooling.
GOP Bill Would Defund Nashville And Memphis Schools For Remaining Virtual
The measure is meant to push school districts to go back to in-person learning — an issue that has had the support from Gov. Bill Lee and other Republicans in the state.
Gov. Lee Kicks Off Special Session By Going After School Districts That Opted For Virtual Learning
Gov. Bill Lee officially kicked off a special legislative session Tuesday that will focus on education issues. Lee has asked the legislature to discuss three proposals this week — on literacy, accountability and learning loss.
Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Legislature To Cast No Confidence Vote On Education Chief
A Republican lawmaker wants the legislature to cast a vote of “no confidence” on Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn. Paris Rep. Bruce Griffey, who is partly known for sponsoring unsuccessful anti-immigration measures, is the sponsor of the resolution (HR3).
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