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State lawmaker from Memphis files bill to recall school board members


Published on 2025-01-15 00:41:15 - MSN
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  • The proposed bill requires a local government like the Shelby County Commission or Memphis City Council to adopt the recall rules by a two-thirds vote.

Tennessee State Representative Mark White from Memphis has introduced a bill that would allow for the recall of school board members. This legislative proposal comes in response to ongoing issues within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district, including a significant drop in student enrollment, poor academic performance, and recent controversies involving the school board. The bill aims to give voters the power to remove school board members from office if they fail to meet community expectations or if they are involved in misconduct. This move is seen as an effort to increase accountability and responsiveness among school board members to the needs and concerns of the community they serve.

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