2023 Tennessee State of the State Recap
2.3.23 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
1.27.23 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
1.20.23 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
If you’ve got a pickup truck, a sturdy back and that inability to say “no” when that same friend again asks you to help them move, you might find yourself right at home at Cordell Hull this week.
If you’ve got a pickup truck, a sturdy back and that inability to say “no” when that same friend again asks you to help them move, you might find yourself right at home at Cordell Hull this week.
The Extra Cost of Living with a Disability in Tennessee
Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over 30 years ago, the United States has made great strides toward creating a country inclusive of all its citizens. However, a great number of roadblocks still diminish opportunities for full inclusion for Americans with disabilities.
Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over 30 years ago, the United States has made great strides toward creating a country inclusive of all its citizens. However, a great number of roadblocks still diminish opportunities for full inclusion for Americans with disabilities.
1.13.23 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
2022 Budget Hearings Roundup
Last month, Governor Lee called on the Commissioners of state departments to present their 2023 budget requests and efficiency plans. As the uncertainty of state finances in the wake of expected Covid-19-related economic disruptions recedes further into the past, state budget hearings have somewhat returned to normalcy. In spring of 2020, Governor Lee asked state departments for their proposal to cut their spending by 12%.
Last month, Governor Lee called on the Commissioners of state departments to present their 2023 budget requests and efficiency plans. As the uncertainty of state finances in the wake of expected Covid-19-related economic disruptions recedes further into the past, state budget hearings have somewhat returned to normalcy. In spring of 2020, Governor Lee asked state departments for their proposal to cut their spending by 12%.
Important TennCare III Update
On June 30th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to TennCare asking the state to make several changes to the TennCare III waiver.
The proposed TennCare III waiver, commonly known as a “block grant”, significantly altered how Tennessee funded its Medicaid waiver programs. These changes had the potential to negatively impact Tennesseans with disabilities who received services and benefits from the state.
On June 30th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to TennCare asking the state to make several changes to the TennCare III waiver.
The proposed TennCare III waiver, commonly known as a “block grant”, significantly altered how Tennessee funded its Medicaid waiver programs. These changes had the potential to negatively impact Tennesseans with disabilities who received services and benefits from the state.
TISA 101 - How TISA Works
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act (TISA) was passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on May 2nd, 2022. TISA is Tennessee’s new public-school funding formula, and replaces the 30-year old “Basic Education Plan” (BEP).
Other resources:
Public Comment on TEIS Extension
**Submit your comment on the TEIS extended option to DIDD by June 10th by emailing carly.carlton@tn.gov**
**Submit your comment on the TEIS extended option to DIDD by June 10th by emailing carly.carlton@tn.gov**