MSCS takeover details likely left to special committee
A special committee of state lawmakers is expected to hammer out the details of a proposed takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
A special committee of state lawmakers is expected to hammer out the details of a proposed takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools in a final push toward passing the legislation before the Tennessee General Assembly adjourns in the coming days.
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