Education

Haslam Signs Law Lifting Cap On, Opening Enrollment in Charter Schools

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 | 02:45 pm

Legislation continues progress in education reform making state more attractive to business

MEMPHIS – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today held a ceremonial signing of his charter schools bill, HB 1989/SB 1523 at Freedom Preparatory Academy in Memphis, legislation lifting the cap on the number of charter schools allowed in the state and opening enrollment to more students. 

Haslam Signs Tenure Reform Into Law

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | 02:00 pm

Continuing Education Reform Major Piece of Governor’s Jobs Plan

NASHVILLE – A crowd of supporters packed the Old Supreme Court Chambers today as Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed his tenure reform bill into law, marking his first legislative victory and helping solidify Tennessee at the forefront of education reform in the country.