A look at some funding issues discussed by the state’s Rural and Small District Subcommittee — one of 18 subcommittees tasked with reviewing the state’s education funding formula — along with possible funding reform resolutions.
Student needs, teacher support, local fiscal capacity, and details on the funding framework are key issues raised in final education subcommittee discussions.
A $1 billion recurring investment in K-12 education and a redesigned education funding formula are among the governor’s budget proposals presented in his 2022 State of the State address.
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Bill Lee offered several student-focused proposals that have the potential to drive greater success for students in Tennessee public schools.
SCORE has offered four recommendations to modernize Tennessee’s education funding system to deliver greater success for students in public schools.