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GOVERNOR LEE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING STATEWIDE SCHOOL CLOSURE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2020
CONTACT: Gillum Ferguson
gillum.ferguson@tn.gov
615-253-4516
Governor Lee Issues Statement Regarding Statewide School Closure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ““ Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement
regarding statewide school closure:
“As the response to COVID-19 evolves, I urge every school district in Tennessee to close as
soon as practically possible, with all schools expected to close by Friday, March 20, 2020 at the
latest. Schools should remain closed through March 31, 2020 to further mitigate the spread of
this infectious disease and we will issue further guidance prior to March 31. Superintendents and
local leadership have the full support of my administration to determine effective dates for
closure this week as they evaluate what is best for families within their respective districts. We
understand the tremendous burden school closure places on families and we will continue to
work with both the federal government and school districts to ensure we continue essential
supports like meals for students in need.
March 16, 2020
CONTACT: Gillum Ferguson
gillum.ferguson@tn.gov
615-253-4516
Governor Lee Issues Statement Regarding Statewide School Closure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ““ Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement
regarding statewide school closure:
“As the response to COVID-19 evolves, I urge every school district in Tennessee to close as
soon as practically possible, with all schools expected to close by Friday, March 20, 2020 at the
latest. Schools should remain closed through March 31, 2020 to further mitigate the spread of
this infectious disease and we will issue further guidance prior to March 31. Superintendents and
local leadership have the full support of my administration to determine effective dates for
closure this week as they evaluate what is best for families within their respective districts. We
understand the tremendous burden school closure places on families and we will continue to
work with both the federal government and school districts to ensure we continue essential
supports like meals for students in need.
Every Tennessean has a role to play in preventing the
spread of COVID-19 and I urge Tennesseans to be quick to help neighbors as new needs surface
with the closure of schools.“
spread of COVID-19 and I urge Tennesseans to be quick to help neighbors as new needs surface
with the closure of schools.“
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2020
CONTACT: Gillum Ferguson
gillum.ferguson@tn.gov
615-253-4516
Gov. Bill Lee COVID-19 Bulletin #2
Today, Governor Bill Lee provided an update on Tennessee´s efforts around COVID-19
relief.
Gov. Lee´s daily press conferences can be viewed live each day this week through
Thursday at 3 p.m. CT here. Gov. Lee has also established a website specific to
COVID-19 updates which can be found here.
Updates & Reminders
State Employee Workforce
Currently,15,000 state employees are working from home through the state´s Alternative
Workplace Solutions (AWS) program.
“¢ The Department of Human Resources is rapidly acquiring resources to place
another 8,400 employees on AWS which will bring the total to more than
approximately 23,400 employees.
“¢ 37% of Tennessee´s state employee workforce performs functions that cannot
transition to AWS, and we continue to double down on efforts to keep these
employees safe at work in the wake of COVID-19.
FY21 Budget Amendment......
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March 18, 2020
CONTACT: Gillum Ferguson
gillum.ferguson@tn.gov
615-253-4516
Gov. Bill Lee COVID-19 Bulletin #2
Today, Governor Bill Lee provided an update on Tennessee´s efforts around COVID-19
relief.
Gov. Lee´s daily press conferences can be viewed live each day this week through
Thursday at 3 p.m. CT here. Gov. Lee has also established a website specific to
COVID-19 updates which can be found here.
Updates & Reminders
State Employee Workforce
Currently,15,000 state employees are working from home through the state´s Alternative
Workplace Solutions (AWS) program.
“¢ The Department of Human Resources is rapidly acquiring resources to place
another 8,400 employees on AWS which will bring the total to more than
approximately 23,400 employees.
“¢ 37% of Tennessee´s state employee workforce performs functions that cannot
transition to AWS, and we continue to double down on efforts to keep these
employees safe at work in the wake of COVID-19.
FY21 Budget Amendment......
View More at link below....
https://sbfshownews.wordpress.com/2020/03/19/gov-bill-lee-covid-19-bulletin-2/
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