Shelby Co. Commission votes to cap legal funds at $200k amid MSCS takeover lawsuit
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The Shelby County Commission voted to cap legal expenses at $200,000 for a lawsuit against the state's takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Summary
On August 24, the Shelby County Commission voted to cap the county's legal expenses at $200,000 for the ongoing federal lawsuit against the state's takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. This funding was part of a budget approved earlier this year to support MSCS in their legal battle. MSCS cannot directly fund the lawsuit due to a state law prohibiting school systems from using public funds to sue the state over accountability measures. The vote occurred during the final meeting for eight of the thirteen sitting commissioners before a new commission takes office in September.
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