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Tennessee State Board of Education Faces Pushback Over World Language Requirement Change
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Tennessee State Board of Education, the proposed changes to the world language requirements for high school graduation dominated discussions. Educators and students voiced opposition to the removal of the requirement for two consecutive years of study in the same language, emphasizing the potential negative impact on language proficiency and future opportunities for students.
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Commissioner:
Lizzette Reynolds
State School Board Officials:
Mrs. Krissi McInturff, Mr. Jordan Mollenhour, Mr. Robert Eby, Mr. Warren Wells, Mr. Ryan Holt, Dr. Ina Maxwell, Mrs. Marsha Johnson, Mr. Larry Jensen, Mr. Darrell Cobbins, Ms. Bonza Auberson, Dr. Sara Heyburn Morrison (Executive Director), Dr. Steven Gentile (Executive Director Tennessee Higher Education Commission)
Lizzette Reynolds
State School Board Officials:
Mrs. Krissi McInturff, Mr. Jordan Mollenhour, Mr. Robert Eby, Mr. Warren Wells, Mr. Ryan Holt, Dr. Ina Maxwell, Mrs. Marsha Johnson, Mr. Larry Jensen, Mr. Darrell Cobbins, Ms. Bonza Auberson, Dr. Sara Heyburn Morrison (Executive Director), Dr. Steven Gentile (Executive Director Tennessee Higher Education Commission)
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Meeting Type:
State School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/14/2026
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Recording Published:
07/14/2026
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Duration:
19 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Tennessee
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