Committee approves 18 state contract items; members press Department of Education over $356 million Student1st increase

Jun 23, 2026

A Tennessee committee approved 18 contract amendments and renewals, including a proposed increase that raises Student1st Technologies’ maximum liability from roughly $281 million to about $637 million. Lawmakers pressed education officials about vendor performance in other states and contract remedies; other technology, transportation and corrections contracts were also approved.

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The committee approved 18 contract amendments and renewals during a session that included sharp questioning about Student1st Technologies and a series of largely uncontested approvals across transportation, safety, libraries and corrections.

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