Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
Tennessee
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state’s public school funding formula.
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Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
Tennessee
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state’s public school funding formula.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/08/25/special-education-pre-k-funding/
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