MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Hours after bills designed to allow a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) passed both the Tennessee House and Senate, FOX13 learned the legislation stalled.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — School board members and state lawmakers are speaking out after two bills pushing for a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools died. Lawmakers told WREG that they’re ...

Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). The Senate bill grants an advisory board significant power over charter ...

The Tennessee legislature passed bills enabling state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) due to the firing of Superintendent Marie Feagins and poor academic performance.

The Tennessee House and Senate versions of bills that would prompt a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools were placed "behind the budget" in the Finance, Ways and Means committees.

MSCS board members Michelle McKissack and Amber Huett-Garcia discuss potential state takeover While rumors of a state takeover have loomed for some time now, nothing has gotten as close as it is ...

MSCS can apply for an extension, but the Department of Education will only grant them on a case-by-case basis. If the extension isn't granted, MSCS will need to find cost savings or request ...