House Speaker says state will take over MSCS in radio interview; Democrats respond

Shelby Co. Commission leadership speaks on state possibly taking over MSCS

It’s not clear what kind of bill state lawmakers will propose, but House Speaker Cameron Sexton tells Action News 5 it will make the school board “null and void.”

Tennessee House Speaker Says Shelby County School Board's Firing of Director Another Reason to Pass Education Freedom Act - Tennessee Star

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) said on Monday that the controversial removal of the former Director of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) serves as another reason the General Assembly should pass the Education Freedom Act, which would create 20,000 scholarships to help families pay for private education, and is under consideration this week during a special legislative session called by Governor Bill Lee.

House Speaker says state will take over MSCS in radio interview; Democrats respond

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A state leader says plans are being drawn up Monday to take over control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) made the announcement Monday on radio station KWAM 990 AM. According to the station's social media, Sexton said the state plans to declare the local school board "null and void" and take control of the school board. Sexton's comments drew immediate response from two prom…

TN House Speaker: 'State will take over' Memphis-Shelby County Schools after Feagins fired

The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.

House Speaker prepares legislation to allow state to take control of MSCS Board

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton told FOX13 that plans are in the works for the State of Tennessee to take control of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board.