A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga regarding a list of all students admitted to the school for the 2024-25 school year on December 12, 2024. The request was made by Volunteer State News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The requested records are being sought under the Tennessee Open Records Act, §10-7-503 et seq., with a preference for electronic format. The specific information requested includes student names, home zip codes or hometowns, and the names of the high schools from which they graduated.
As members of Volunteer State News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
This FOIA request represents an ongoing commitment by Volunteer State News to provide comprehensive coverage of local education issues and trends. It also underscores our dedication to transparency and accountability in all aspects of public life.
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