In early October, Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced a 90-day stakeholder engagement effort to solicit input on possible reforms to the state's education funding formula, the BEP.
In early October, Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced a 90-day stakeholder engagement effort to solicit input on possible reforms to the state's education funding formula, the BEP.
While safe, in-person education is the best option for Tennessee students, rising Covid cases across the state have made this scenario difficult to enact. During the 2020-2021 school year, most school districts recognized this reality and shifted to remote learning. The success of remote learning across the state varied from district to discrict, class to class and student to student, but one thing is certain: it protected students from contracting and spreading Covid-19.
While safe, in-person education is the best option for Tennessee students, rising Covid cases across the state have made this scenario difficult to enact. During the 2020-2021 school year, most school districts recognized this reality and shifted to remote learning. The success of remote learning across the state varied from district to discrict, class to class and student to student, but one thing is certain: it protected students from contracting and spreading Covid-19.
This week, September 13th-20th, is National Disability Voter Registration Week! This week is a celebration of the power of the disability vote, but also a recognition that undue barriers continue to present obstacles to voters with disabilities in enacting this civic responsibility and constitutional right.
This week, September 13th-20th, is National Disability Voter Registration Week! This week is a celebration of the power of the disability vote, but also a recognition that undue barriers continue to present obstacles to voters with disabilities in enacting this civic responsibility and constitutional right.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the progress of the TennCare III Demonstration. The Tennessee Disability Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals who have joined to promote the full and equal participation of Tennesseans with disabilities in all aspects of life. We work together to advocate for public policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, and inclusion for people with disabilities.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the progress of the TennCare III Demonstration. The Tennessee Disability Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals who have joined to promote the full and equal participation of Tennesseans with disabilities in all aspects of life. We work together to advocate for public policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, and inclusion for people with disabilities.