Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially called for a special legislative session, set to convene on January 27th. This session will focus on several key priorities, including the passage of the Education Freedom Act and addressing the recovery needs following Hurricane Helene. In addition, future natural disaster preparedness and public safety measures related to illegal immigration will be discussed.
Governor Lee, along with Lt. Governor Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, and House Majority Leader William Lamberth, issued a joint statement emphasizing the urgency of these issues. They highlighted the broad support within the General Assembly and across the state for the proposed legislative initiatives.
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The Education Freedom Act aims to provide parents with more school choice options, which has garnered widespread approval among Tennesseans. Additionally, the session intends to address the financial burdens faced by communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene, particularly those unable to cover the local cost share of federal relief funds.
The call for the session also aligns with the incoming Trump administration’s focus on immigration enforcement, with Tennessee preparing to support federal policies from the outset.
For more details on the session’s agenda, visit the official proclamation and convening links.
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