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Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Close Low-Performing Virtual Schools

The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill to shut down twelve underperforming virtual public schools by the end of the 2027 school year. The measure, which passed with a landslide 26-6 vote on March 19th, mandates the closure of these schools, potentially displacing over 8,000 students. The schools have consistently ranked in the bottom five percent statewide for over a decade, with many being operated by for-profit companies. The bill aims to hold these schools accountable for their poor academic performance, despite past efforts to shut them down being stalled by lawsuits. However, opponents argue that the bill sets an unfair standard only for virtual schools and ignores the challenges their students face. The House companion bill will be heard by a committee on March 24th, where the debate over fairness and student needs is expected to intensify.

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