Board to consider resolution urging direct arts funding within Tennessee's TISA formula
A board member introduced a resolution recognizing arts education as essential and calling on the Tennessee General Assembly and governor to implement direct state funding for arts education within the TISA formula; the resolution cites arts-sector economic contributions and will be presented for consideration Thursday.
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A committee member introduced a resolution supporting arts education and urging direct funding for arts education within Tennessee’s TISA formula. The resolution asserts that arts education improves academic achievement, self-esteem and civic engagement and that implementing dedicated state funding would enable districts to expand access and strengthen instructional resources.
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