"Outsourcing the operation of our public schools to a private, out-of-state religious college is not in the best interest of Tennessee's children and is deeply concerning," said Hedy Weinberg, ACLU of Tennessee executive director, in a Feb. 28 statement. "Governor Lee's plan raises serious constitutional concerns, and the public deserves full transparency so that they know about any financial arrangement and other details of this agreement, as well as its impact on public education."
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee seeks to partner with Hillsdale College on charter schools
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Hedy Weinberg, executive director for the ACLU of Tennessee, said the law was harmful to transgender individuals.
Judge blocks Tennessee's public notices of transgender bathroom use
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