NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and House State and Local Government Chairman Curry Todd (R-Collierville) announced that Governor Bill Haslam signed Senate Bill 25 / House Bill 51 into law this morning.

“We appreciate the Governor’s expeditious review and support of this important legislation. His decisive action should help resolve some of the confusion and restore the focus on education,” said Norris.

First elected to the Tennessee Senate in 2000 and elected Majority Leader in 2007, Senator Norris represents the West Tennessee Counties of Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale, and Dyer.