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Statewide education policies affect thousands of students, families, and communities and have a critical and far-reaching impact on educational equity and justice. That’s why legislative advocacy is a core function of our work at EdTrust-Tennessee. We’re actively engaged in executing multi-faceted advocacy strategies — from helping families and communities reach out to their elected officials to working in concert with state-level education leaders on developing community-informed policies that have the greatest impact on expanding educational equity and opportunities.

Legislative Session Gavels in on January 13, 2026

Ten for Tennessee

Every legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies. Ten for Tennessee recognizes and celebrates the top ten policy proposals in 2024 that best advance educational equity and justice in the state.

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Stay up to date on Tennessee education policies and legislative developments that impact students, families, and communities. Join our webinars to learn, ask questions, and engage in efforts to advance educational equity and opportunity.

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  • 2026 Memphis Regional Roundtable

    National Civil Rights Musuem 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, United States

    Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Tuesday, November 10, 2pm - 5pm [...]

  • 2026 Chattanooga Regional Roundtable

    Construction Career Center 2225 Roanoke Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Thursday, November 12, 2pm - 5pm [...]

  • 2026 Knoxville Regional Roundtable

    Beck Cultural Exchange Center 1927 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States

    Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Thursday, November 17, 1pm - 4pm [...]

  • 2026 Johnson City Regional Roundtable

    Langston Centre 315 Elm Street, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Wednesday, November 18, 1pm - 4pm [...]

  • 2026 Nashville Regional Roundtable

    Tennessee Education Association 801 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN, United States

    Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Friday, December 4, 1pm - 4pm [...]

Resources

Legislative Advocacy Resources

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The 2026 Legislative Session: What Advocates Need to Know
As EdTrust-Tennessee reflects on the 2026 legislative session, the last year of the 114th General Assembly, here are some of...
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2026 Legislative Session Reflection
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For the Second Year in a Row, Tennessee Advocates Defeat Attempt to Bar Children from School Based on Immigration Status
The return of these bills and the outpouring of opposition make clear: Tennesseans will not accept policies that push children...
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Tennessee Legislature Passes Bill to Better Count Students Experiencing Poverty
As federal policy threatens to further underfund students from low-income backgrounds, the state plans to study ways to fix how...
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Legislative Threat to Tennessee’s Diverse Higher Education Instututions
HB 1664/SB 1713, requires institution leaders to annually certify compliance with state restrictions which could further curtail efforts to support...
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In 2025, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted multiple laws restricting initiatives intended to provide students and educators from diverse backgrounds...