Tennessee lawmakers passed a $160 million package aimed at helping students succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:10 PM CST February 4, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Governor Bill Lee signed a set of bills into law Wednesday, meant to help students succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He called a special session to create education policies meant to help students struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislature passed a $160 million education package aimed at addressing issues such as low reading levels, teacher training and educator salaries. It s a historic piece of legislation that I think is going to change the course of children s lives in Tennessee, Lee said during a conference Wednesday. We ve had a tremendous challenge through this pandemic, and kids have borne the brunt of that.
Education in virus era dominates Tennessee special session
The Tennessee General Assembly is meeting today to address student learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Bill Lee is wanting to pass three new bills to help with the problem.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF/AP) â Gov. Bill Lee addressed lawmakers Tuesday before the start of the state s special session, directing them to quickly pass measures in response to educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Tennessee General Assembly is meeting to address student learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Bill Lee is wanting to pass three new bills to help with the problem.