Nashville schools vote to sue state over education funding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools board has voted to sue Tennessee for a greater share in education funding.
The Tennessean reports that the board approved the lawsuit Tuesday night.
The issue began after Metropolitan Law Director Jon Cooper asked the state why Nashville received less money for its English language learners this year. Maryanne Durski, the Tennessee Department of Education’s local finance office director, replied that the funding allocation through the fiscal year general appropriations act provided adequate funds.
Board Vice Chairwoman Anna Shepherd called the state’s response the last straw.
Board member Will Pinkston says the district has the highest population of English language learners and says the state has an opportunity to teach them.
State officials did not immediately answer requests for comment from the newspaper.
