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.
Toyota Pledges Six Figures to Jackson-Madison County Schools
The money will help build a new Toyota Engineering, Manufacturing, and Mechatronics (EM²) Institute STEM lab at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School.
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.
Former Lawmakers Qualify in Race to Replace Lt. Gov. McNally
The Secretary of State qualified candidates for the August primary ballot this week.
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.
Sen. Blackburn’s Math Act Heads to Senate Floor
The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act aims to address the country’s STEM shortage.
Wilson County to Begin Superintendent Search After Retirement Announcement
The search follows last week’s announcement that the current superintendent, Jeff Luttrell, will retire.
Memphis Leaders Announce Plan to Avoid State Intervention
The Local Accountability and Transformation Plan will prioritize four goals.
Decision on Rutherford School Buses Put on Hold
No action was taken on a motion to allow the district to buy school buses to replace future unfilled contracts.
Report Finds Funding Tweak Could Lead Students to Jobs
A new report argues the state isn’t doing enough to ensure students have high-paying jobs when they graduate.
Bill to Close Underperforming Virtual Schools Advances
Bill affects virtual schools falling “significantly below expectations” for three straight years.
Proposed Legislation Could Finally Deliver Bonus to Grundy County Teachers
Grundy County teachers were the only educators in the state who didn’t receive a $2,300 bonus.
House Subcommittee Advances Bill Requiring Data Collection on Immigrant Students
The bill attracted attention last year before being put on hold due to funding concerns.
House Subcommittee Advances Potential First Step to Reducing Locally Mandated Tests
The bill requires schools to submit a schedule of local assessments.
Rep. William Slater Proposes ‘Fair Opportunity’ for Public School Choice
Slater is sponsoring legislation to make it easier to enroll children outside their zoned school district.

