Resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee.

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee, which established the state's first uniform system of public schools. The act, signed into law by Governor Austin Peay on April 16, 1925, addressed high adult illiteracy and low teacher salaries by setting a state salary schedule, standardizing teacher licensing, and creating an equalization fund for an eight-month school year. It also increased funding for the University of Tennessee and led to the creation of the University of Tennessee at Martin and Austin Peay State University.

Resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee.

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee, which established the state's first uniform system of public schools. The act, signed into law by Governor Austin Peay on April 16, 1925, addressed high adult illiteracy and low teacher salaries by setting a state salary schedule, standardizing teacher licensing, and creating an equalization fund for an eight-month school year. It also increased funding for the University of Tennessee and led to the creation of the University of Tennessee at Martin and Austin Peay State University.