Senate votes to close chronically underperforming virtual schools; sponsor cites $59 million annual cost Senate Bill 24‑41, as amended, requires the commissioner to close virtual schools with three consecutive years of 'significantly below expectations' growth. Sponsor Senator Powers said 12 schools meet the criteria and estimated about $59 million in base TISA payments to those students; supporters framed it as fiscal stewardship and accountability, opponents warned of displaced students with few alternatives.

The Tennessee Senate just passed a bill that could lead to the closure of 12 struggling virtual schools, impacting over 8,000 students and potentially saving the state $59 million!

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Tennessee Senate passes Bill 416 to enhance virtual school resources Tennessee legislation mandates electronic textbooks and materials for local virtual schools by 2027.

Tennessee is taking a bold step into the future of education by requiring all virtual schools to adopt electronic textbooks and materials by 2027!

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