Memphis schools takeover bill emerges from conference committee for vote
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Tennessee lawmakers merged two bills aimed at a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which meets four of six specific criteria for takeover. The legislation will head to a vote in the House and Senate before potentially being signed into law.
Tennessee lawmakers have merged two bills aimed at a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). The legislation, which emerged from a conference committee, sets out six specific criteria for a state takeover, four of which MSCS currently meets. If taken over, a new nine-member board of managers would be appointed to oversee the district for at least four years. The criteria include metrics such as student proficiency, school letter grades, and chronic absenteeism. MSCS meets all six requirements, but seven other districts meet three of the six. The state has appropriated $1 million for 'oversight' of MSCS, but it is unclear what the funds will be used for. The bill will now head to the House and Senate for final votes before potentially being signed into law.
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