District takeover proposal advances in Tennessee legislature
Marta W. Aldrich / Chalkbeat A bill outlining reasons the state may take over a local school district cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday. Supporters praised the legislation as providing clarity on when to step in, while opponents questioned the timing and warned of an impending “power grab” in Nashville or Memphis. Rep. Scott Cepicky, a Republican from Maury County, said his proposal aims to strengthen Tennessee law by providing a clear process for when the state education commissioner should take control of a district, which could include firing the superintendent and replacing...
Source: chalkbeat.org