As of October 31, 2023, Tennessee had collected about 23% of the $22.7 billion in total budgeted revenue for the current fiscal year.
Continue readingTennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2024
Video: Sycamore Presents Before the Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding
Sycamore presents on topics dependency on federal dollars, the role of the federal government in education, and requirements that influence how K-12 schools operate before the Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding.
Continue readingFederal Funding for K-12 Education in Tennessee
This report reviews the federal government’s role in K-12 education, key federal programs and requirements, recent tensions between Tennessee and federal requirements, and some trade-offs and considerations involved.
Continue readingChild and Adolescent Mental Health in Tennessee
A growing share of adolescents report poor mental health, symptoms of depression, and attempting suicide. Youth suicide death rates have also increased.
Continue readingTennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2023
FY 2023 collections were about $2.5 billion more (or 13%) than what was budgeted when the fiscal year began, but fell short of the revised estimate adopted as part of the FY 2024 approved budget.
Continue readingFederal Funding for Tennessee’s School Districts
In FY 2019, Tennessee distributed $1.1 billion in federal funds to school districts across the state — or about 11% of total district revenues that year. This report includes an interactive dashboard to explore and compare federal funding for each school district.
Continue readingFirearm-Related Deaths in Tennessee
In 2021, gunfire was the 10th leading cause of death in Tennessee, killing 1,569 residents or about 22 of every 100,000 people. It was the leading cause of death for those ages one to 18.
Continue readingSummary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2024 Amended Budget
The FY 2024 budget amendment adds $501 million — or 1.7% — in net new spending from state revenues.
Continue reading3rd Grade Reading, Child Poverty, and Economic Mobility in Tennessee
A child’s reading skills by the end of 3rd grade influence their odds of success in school and beyond — which means these gaps are important for understanding lifelong success.
Continue reading2021 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to experience differences in income level, poverty rates, health insurance status, and educational attainment.
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