2022 Legislative Update

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2022 The Education Trust in Tennessee Legislative Progress Recap

75 partner organizations working in three grand divisions and across the state
1 million K-12 students in Tennessee
1 equity-focused, student-centered policy agenda
237 education bills tracked
10 Bills or proposals received our “Ten for Tennessee Award” for furthering education equity in Tennessee
20 legislative engagement opportunities for students on school funding, storytelling training and a day on the hill.
1,697 advocates received our weekly legislative newsletters
40 data and research presentations were provided to partners, policymakers and key allies
13 letters to policymakers in support or opposition of key education bills
51 media mentions
4000 advocates at our #WeAreHere Day on the Hill
75 legislative appointments
1,869 unique pageviews on our Dollars and Sense school funding resource webpage
20 organizations convened in TN Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms