The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college. Some education advocates say that it will take resources away from the state’s most vulnerable students.

Trump signed the controversial bill into law on July 4. It imposes a host of changes to federal assistance programs that schools rely on to assist low-income students and those with disabilities.

These changes include imposing stricter eligibility requirements for government assistance programs, like Medicaid – a federal program that helps cover medical costs for low-income people. It’s also a funding source for K-12 schools.

“Many school districts across the state use Medicaid dollars to provide services for students with disabilities,” said Jenny Mills McFerro

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