Tennessee is discussing whether to reject federal education funding and replace it with state funds.
A special legislative panel in Tennessee tasked with studying whether the state should reject federal education funding has wrapped up its first week."The existing funding is pulled so thin in education, that we are putting Band-Aids over every single element. deserves more funding to be able to achieve the strategies we have for our students," said Hank Clay, chief of staff for Metro Nashville Public Schools .
To date, no state has ever rejected federal education funds, but Republican lawmakers in Tennessee say rejecting the funds, which would then be replaced with state dollars, would free the state's schools of cumbersome federal rules and regulations.
"What strings have you all found attached to these funds that have made it more difficult for your school districts to utilize them, if any?" asked Senate Minority Leader Raumesh Akbari."I'm a little frustrated and I say that because from the presentations I heard, which were all great and informative, I get the feeling everybody that comes before us is defensive of why I've gotta have this money, and try as I might it's not about taking this money away.
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