More Money For Every School Increased Teacher Pay More Supports for Students Equal Opportunities for All
Have YOUR REPRESENTATIVES PLEDGED to
Support TISA and increase funding
for public education?
“I commit to supporting the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act this legislative session, increasing investments in education, and modernizing Tennessee’s outdated education funding formula.”
Pledge Signers:
Becky Duncan Massey
Senate
Knoxville, TN
Chris Hurt
House
Halls, TN
Tim Hicks
House
Gray, TN
Michele Carringer
House
Knoxville, TN
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WHY IS PASSING TISA SO IMPORTANT?
The way Tennessee currently funds public K-12 education is broken. The formula used was created in 1992 – 30 years ago. It's out of date, underfunds our students, and fails to fairly distribute funds in a way that provides equal opportunities for every student in Tennessee. And it shows in the results. Less than 1 in 3 of students are learning on grade-level – a number that reaches less than 1 in 6 for students from low-income backgrounds.
The solutions for 21st century education problems won't come from the early 90's. We need a modern and fair funding formula that makes greater investments in our next generation.
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Plan will create:
1. More Funding for every tennessee public school
2. Increased Student services like nursing, tutoring, and counseling
3. Raise in Teacher Pay
A student is more than a child at a desk or a number in a ratio. Every child in Tennessee deserves a public education that understands his or her unique gifts, abilities, and experiences and then works to support his or her learning while unlocking the student’s full potential to succeed.
Adam Lister, President & CEO of Tennesseans for student success
Tennessee investment in student achievement
HOW TISA WORKS:
$1 billion in new funds
A historic investment in education with an additional $750M in one-time funds.
Base funding
A foundational $6,860 base is set for every student with additional funds for services.
Weight funding
Targeted funds added for students facing poverty, disabilities, and barriers.
Direct funding
Boosts to support early literacy, tutoring, college readiness, and career training.
Outcomes Funding
Promotes student achievement by awarding funds based on success and growth.
Transparency
Detailed reporting required for all schools on spending and performance for parents.
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