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Doctor’s note no longer excuse for absences at TN school district

The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving the district’s attendance rate, but many parents are against it.

Crucial vote could pave the way for officers in every Nashville school

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) will ask Nashville city leaders for permission to apply for a nearly $4 million grant to obtain school resource officers (SRO). The money will be used to place one, full-time SRO in every K-through-12 Metro Nashville Public School and charter school.