The state’s first major overhaul of its open records law in 25 years is on its way to Gov. Phil Bredesen after the General Assembly approved the changes Tuesday.
Sweeping legislation that includes loosening requirements for students to maintain lottery-funded scholarships passed the Senate and is likely headed for a conference committee.
[Kurita's] legislation requires schools to inform students about their credit transferability policy. Proprietary schools must also disclose total tuition costs, job placement and other graduation data upon enrollment, according to the release. Schools that don't comply could lose their license to operate in Tennessee.
A bill that authorizes the Tennessee Board of Education to create an academic nonsectarian elective course about the Bible has passed the state House and Senate and is now going to Gov. Phil Bredesen for his signature.
