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After hours of public testimony, Knox County board prepares legislative priority opposing HB 793
Summary
Board members heard more than an hour of public testimony urging Knox County Schools to oppose HB 793 and similar bills, discussed draft language combining related priorities into a clear 'education for all' statement, and scheduled a formal vote for Dec. 4.
The Knox County Board of Education spent its Dec. 1 work session refining a legislative-priority statement and heard extensive public comment calling on the board to oppose Tennessee House Bill 793 and related measures that would screen or exclude students based on immigration status.
Superintendent Doctor Roswick and multiple board members signaled support for a single, clear priority that affirms that the district will "educate all children," while staff agreed to bring alternative template language for a formal vote on Thursday, Dec. 4. Board member Spike read proposed wording urging the General Assembly to "oppose any proposals requiring school districts to collect or monitor student…
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