EdTrust-Tennessee

Ed Trust-Tennessee works to close gaps in opportunity and achievement for all students, pre-k through college.

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Happy Pride Month!

Every student deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported at school. This month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ students and reaffirm our commitment to education equity, belonging, and opportunity for all.

#PrideMonth #LGBTQStudents

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

The 114th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned sine die last night, closing out its two-year session. This year alone saw the passage of over 225 bills and 100+ resolutions.

Learn more about the end of session: https://t.co/i1meqXxp1T

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Tennessee currently identifies students from low-income backgrounds using SNAP and TANF, but the state's current method undercounts these students and, as a result, underfunds their schools.

HB 2485/SB 2375 is a critical step toward fixing that.

https://t.co/axuo4GZIrt

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Action Alert: HB 1881/SB 1585 is moving quickly and it would drastically expand private school vouchers, gut accountability measures, and shift local taxpayer dollars in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville to private schools.

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➡️ Contact your legislators by visiting https://t.co/Vr8sXEIjby
➡️ Support local action to protect and demand better for Tennessee’s public schools by visiting https://t.co/nr7B5sB0rP…

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The TN House passed HB2532, a voucher expansion bill that sends public dollars to private schools with minimal accountability.

Worse, an amendment buried inside would use social security number tracking to monitor students' immigration status.

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Some Tennessee Republicans and Democrats argued the new voucher expansion breaks promises made to public school districts last year. House Republicans also quietly slipped in a new amendment that could target public school funding for immigrant students. https://t.co/S04drYD4Np

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Comptroller @JasonMumpower and OREA research analyst Allison Pams (far left) were awarded a Ten for Tennessee award by @EdTrustTN in recognition of our TISA Dashboard project, which you can view here: https://t.co/cqVq9XWtIF

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To support Tennessee students and ensure they have what they need to thrive, we must track the policies that shape their future.

Here's a look at the bills EdTrust-Tennessee is keeping an eye on this week.

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Over the course of this legislative session, we've tracked over 300 education bills. As we head into the final stretch, here are the bills on our radar this week and how you can take action.

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With 300+ education bills in motion, it's a lot to track alongside work, school, and everyday life.

In just half an hour, you'll know which bills matter most, what's at stake for students, and how to make your voice heard.

Register Now: https://t.co/JzBVrtIvER

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Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB 793.

HB 793 won’t make Tennessee’s classrooms safer or stronger. It will inject fear into school communities and pull educators away from their central mission: helping students learn.

https://t.co/sYjJoeg1IK

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Black history is education history.

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In the newest episode of amplifiED, @EdTrustTN unpacks how advocates successfully pushed back against legislation threatening immigrant students’ access to public education in TN.

Stream the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on our website at https://t.co/ztJp1nr3N0

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TN is undercounting economically disadvantaged students and underfunding their schools as a result.

When we fail to identify students in need, inequities persist and gaps widen. Read our report "The Undercount" to learn why getting this right matters.

https://t.co/cXX3e8qT2g

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We're tracking all education bills moving through the legislature.

Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and learn when to take action:
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The 2026 legislative session is right around the corner and it can be hard to know what to expect, where to focus, and how to show up ready. By preparing together and showing up together, we can expand what is possible for Tennessee students.

Register: https://t.co/uWdLNLwPt0

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We're hiring for a Sr. Communications & Engagement Associate and a Government Relations Intern to join our team and advance education equity across the state.

To apply and learn more about these opportunities visit: https://t.co/A30sLULAHD

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With major federal changes reshaping education, now's the time for us to come together to explore what recent policy shifts mean for our schools, lift up local solutions, and build momentum heading into the 2026 legislative session and election season.

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