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The '''Tennessee School Board of Education''' (TSBE) is a state-level school board designed to create policy for the [[Tennessee Department of Education]] and advises the [[Governor of Tennessee]] on plans for educational improvement in the state. The TSBE is appointed by the Governor and then accepted by the [[Tennessee General Assembly]] for each of its members.{{Cite web |title=TN Code § 49-1-302 (2024) |url=https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-49/chapter-1/part-3/section-49-1-302/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Justia Law |language=en}} |
The '''Tennessee School Board of Education''' (TSBE) is a state-level school board designed to create policy for the [[Tennessee Department of Education]] and advises the [[Governor of Tennessee]] on plans for educational improvement in the state. The TSBE is appointed by the Governor and then accepted by the [[Tennessee General Assembly]] for each of its members.{{Cite web |title=TN Code § 49-1-302 (2024) |url=https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-49/chapter-1/part-3/section-49-1-302/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Justia Law |language=en}} |
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In addition to general policy, TSBE institutes the state's standards for curriculum for PreK-12 education, such as graduation credits and required courses.{{Cite web |last=Avedian |first=Lillian |date=2026-03-02 |title=Proposal to cut language credits in Tennessee pulled |url=https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/03/02/tennessee-world-language-requirement-credits-no-change/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Nashville Banner |language=en-US}} The board is also responsible for school and educational accountability for the state,{{Cite web |date=2026-03-26 |title=Tenn. Board of Education demands action from MSCS, others as nearly 20 Memphis schools get an 'F' on State Report Card |url=https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/tenn-board-of-education-demands-action-from-mscs-others-as-nearly-20-memphis-schools-get-an-f-on-state-report-card/522-ad891de8-53db-4762-9fb0-0efa846d0e02 |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=localmemphis.com |language=en-US}} using its power to close or reform programs and schools that don't meet state standards.{{Cite web |date=2026-04-22 |title=Tennessee finalizes state-backed takeover of Memphis-Shelby County schools |url=https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/23/memphis-schools-takeover-happening/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Chalkbeat |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2026-03-27 |title=Tennessee Lawmakers Ready To Pull Plug On Failing Online Schools |url=https://hoodline.com/2026/03/tennessee-lawmakers-ready-to-pull-plug-on-failing-online-schools/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Hoodline |language=en}} |
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== Organization == |
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There are 9 appointed members of the board, corresponding to each of the [[Tennessee's congressional districts|congressional districts of Tennessee]]. The executive director for the [[Tennessee Higher Education Commission]] serves on the board as an [[Ex officio member|ex-officio]], nonvoting member of the board. An appointed [[Secondary school|high school]] student is also apart of the board as an ex-officio member, and serves as student representation for the state of Tennessee. The 9 voting members of the board serve 5 year terms on the beginning of their term with the TSBE, and the student member serves only for a year term. |
There are 9 appointed members of the board, corresponding to each of the [[Tennessee's congressional districts|congressional districts of Tennessee]]. The executive director for the [[Tennessee Higher Education Commission]] serves on the board as an [[Ex officio member|ex-officio]], nonvoting member of the board. An appointed [[Secondary school|high school]] student is also apart of the board as an ex-officio member, and serves as student representation for the state of Tennessee. The 9 voting members of the board serve 5 year terms on the beginning of their term with the TSBE, and the student member serves only for a year term. |
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The current members of the Tennessee School Board of Education are as follows, in order of district numerically: |
The current members of the Tennessee School Board of Education are as follows, in order of district numerically:{{Cite web |title=Board Members |url=https://www.tn.gov/sbe/about-us/board-members.html# |url-status=live |website=Tennessee State Board of Education}} |
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* Mrs. Krissi McInturff (1) |
* Mrs. Krissi McInturff (1) |
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