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Governor Lee Appoints Oversight Board After Memphis Takeover

5/23/2026

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools met all six thresholds, triggering a state takeover.
Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 662 May 22, 2026, creating a nine-member oversight board.
He appointed former superintendent Dorsey Hopson and leaders Tyrone Burroughs, Shanea McKinney, Nisha Powers and Beverly Robertson to the board.
The bill cleared the House April and passed the Senate 27-6.
Seven other Tennessee districts meet three metrics, falling one measure short of state control.

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Story summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools met all six thresholds, triggering a state takeover.
Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 662 May 22, 2026, creating a nine-member oversight board.
He appointed former superintendent Dorsey Hopson and leaders Tyrone Burroughs, Shanea McKinney, Nisha Powers and Beverly Robertson to the board.
The bill cleared the House April and passed the Senate 27-6.
Seven other Tennessee districts meet three metrics, falling one measure short of state control.