There are 4 article(s) tagged School takeover legislation:

• March 2025

  • County Commission may attempt to block state schools takeover

    “If we do nothing then we are really leaving ourselves at the will of the state,” said Commissioner Shante Avant. 

    By Bill Dries March 26, 2025

  • School takeover terms still taking shape in Legislature

    The legislation and local reaction to it were among the topics discussed by a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries March 22, 2025

• February 2025

  • Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover

    Speaking outside of the National Civil Rights Museum, a group of business and community leaders launched a coalition, arguing a state takeover would strip Memphians of the ability to govern their schools and make decisions for students.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 26, 2025

• January 2025

  • Lowery proposes commission have ‘direct role’ in MSCS spending

    Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery said on “Behind The Headlines” that he would like to see the commission have line-item control of MSCS spending.

    By Bill Dries January 31, 2025