The Focus Act
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
- Key definitions and acronyms
- FOCUS implementation timeline
- Budget/funding Q&A
- System Office impact Q&A
- Universities' changes Q&A
- Community colleges and TCATS impact Q&A
FOCUS Act: the law
FOCUS Act origins: Governor's press releases and statements
- Haslam Announces Next Step in Drive to 55 (December 01, 2015)
- Haslam Announces FOCUS Act Transition Task Force (December 07, 2015)
- Haslam Announces 2016 Legislative Agenda (January 21, 2016)
- 2016 State of the State Address and Accompanying Documents (February 01, 2016)
THEC Timeline (July 2017)