MSCS board members’ terms could be cut in half
Shelby County Commissioners have the power to term limit Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members under a new law the Tennessee General Assembly passed this year sponsored by Rep. Torrey Harris, D-Memphis, (pictured) and Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Under a new law, Shelby County Commissioners have the power to term limit Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members and could put all nine board seats on the ballot in 2026.
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