Who decides what · Knox County
Who decides school funding in Knox County?
The body responsible — and its record. Which one applies can depend on where you live. This is jurisdictional fact, not advice; see how it’s built on Methodology.
Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners
The Knox County Schools budget
Knox County Schools are funded by the Knox County Commission, which approves the school system's annual budget and total appropriation. Day-to-day school policy is set separately by the elected Knox County Board of Education, which this site does not yet cover.
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Also set at the state level
A large share of K-12 funding, and the statewide school funding formula, are set by the Tennessee General Assembly.