FOIA Request to Tennessee State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024. The request was made by Nashville Standard, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for a list of all instructional mandates for state K-12 schools, including all required courses and general instruction. This information is being sought under the Tennessee Open Records Act, §10-7-503 et seq., with a preference for electronic format delivery.
As members of the media, we at Nashville Standard are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We look forward to receiving this important information from the Tennessee State Board of Education and will continue our efforts in promoting transparency within local government.
