Tennessee Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment, the Department of Education confirmed Nov. 6.

“Commissioner Reynolds is receiving excellent care from her team of doctors after an early cancer diagnosis and is responding well to treatment,” said TDOE spokesperson Ricki Collins. “She remains engaged with her work and appreciates the continued support and respect for her privacy at this time.”

Reynolds presented the department’s budget request to Gov. Bill Lee at the State Capitol this week, and has testified at multiple hearings in recent weeks.

Gov. Bill Lee appointed Reynolds to lead the department in 2023.

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