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Sparta   -   Apr 27, 2026 Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use
Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use

As concerns about the impact of digital technology on young people continue to grow, Tennessee lawmakers have taken a step aimed at addressing the issue through targeted funding and oversight. The House Bill 2270, approved this week by the Tennessee General Assembly, would create the Children’s Digital Protection Fund

Sparta   -   Apr 24, 2026 Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools
Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools

When a severe allergic reaction hits, seconds matter. A new Tennessee bill could give schools faster, more flexible ways to respond—even if a student doesn’t have their own EpiPen.

New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability
Sparta   -   Apr 29, 2026 New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability

Tennessee lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at easing one of the biggest barriers facing working families — finding and affording reliable child care. The Promising Futures Act, also known as House Bill 1979, is designed to strengthen the state’s child care system by investing in workers, helping families cover

by Rachel Auberger
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Sparta   -   Apr 29, 2026 New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability
New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability

Tennessee lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at easing one of the biggest barriers facing working families — finding and affording reliable child care. The Promising Futures Act, also known as House Bill 1979, is designed to strengthen the state’s child care system by investing in workers, helping families cover

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 27, 2026 Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use
Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use

As concerns about the impact of digital technology on young people continue to grow, Tennessee lawmakers have taken a step aimed at addressing the issue through targeted funding and oversight. The House Bill 2270, approved this week by the Tennessee General Assembly, would create the Children’s Digital Protection Fund

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 24, 2026 Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools
Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools

When a severe allergic reaction hits, seconds matter. A new Tennessee bill could give schools faster, more flexible ways to respond—even if a student doesn’t have their own EpiPen.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 23, 2026 Skipping school? Tennessee moves to close the ‘Reset Button’ on truancy
Skipping school? Tennessee moves to close the ‘Reset Button’ on truancy

Lawmakers are moving to close a loophole that lets students reset their attendance record — and schools say it could change how truancy is handled statewide.

by Rachel Auberger
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