TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 3, 2020

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says his second address to the Tennessee legislature, set for tonight, will focus on the economy, education and criminal justice reform, Chattanoogan.com reports. According to Nashville Public Radio, the education piece will focus on the Basic Education Program, the formula the state uses to fund public schools. The formula has been at the center of controversy with many public school advocates saying it is outdated and underestimates teacher salaries. Lee will also be making in-person presentations to the western and eastern parts of the state in the coming weeks. The address tonight begins at 6 p.m. central and can be watched on Facebook Live.