Priority 2 · Develop programs
Tennessee
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
The people behind policy
2 committee records · 24 member profiles · 0 rosters checked against primary sources
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Senate / Education policy
Education
Directory roster; current assignments have not been independently confirmed. Research date: 2026-09-12.
Leadership appears first9 of 9 members
chairDawn WhiteBiography & initiatives 
first vice chairBill PowersBiography & initiatives 
second vice chairRaumesh AkbariBiography & initiatives 
memberAdam LoweBiography & initiatives 
memberFerrell HaileBiography & initiatives 
memberJoey HensleyBiography & initiatives 
memberKerry RobertsBiography & initiatives 
memberMark PodyBiography & initiatives 
memberRusty CroweBiography & initiatives