Tennessee should fully fund special education pre-K, districts say

By , Chalkbeat Tennessee Updated: October 15, 2025 12:32 PM CT | Published: October 15, 2025 12:32 PM CT

The Lakeland School System has criticized the state’s focus on private school choice over fully funding special education pre-K classes.

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Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Tennessee. She joined Chalkbeat from The Tennessean, where she covered state politics and government policy. Melissa is an Alabama native who grew up on military bases in Japan and England before graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism.


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