Every election shapes the future for Tennessee’s students. The people elected to office decide how schools are funded, what opportunities students have, how teachers are supported, and who has a voice in education decisions. Understanding what each office controls helps advocates ask better questions, evaluate candidates, and cast an informed vote.
The elected policymaking bodies that can impact education include:
- United States Congress
- Governor of Tennessee
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Local District School Boards
- Local Municipal Councils/County Commissions
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