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SB 2047

Education - As introduced, changes, from the department of education to the state board of education upon the recommendation of the department, the party responsible for selecting the intervention option for priority schools receiving tier three interventions through the progressive tiered intervention system. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

Shifts decision-making power for intervening in failing Tennessee schools from the Department of Education to the State Board of Education to increase oversight and political accountability.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SB 2047

Legislative bill overview

SB 2047 transfers authority over selecting intervention options for failing Tennessee schools (tier three interventions) from the Department of Education to the State Board of Education, acting on the Department's recommendations. This shifts decision-making power from executive agency staff to the elected board overseeing education policy.

Why is this important

School interventions directly affect student outcomes, teacher employment, and school operations. The shift changes who controls how struggling schools are managed—whether that's through curriculum changes, staffing decisions, or operational restructuring. This affects thousands of students in underperforming schools across Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Governance philosophy: Whether unelected department experts or elected board members should make technical intervention decisions for failing schools
  • Implementation expertise: Whether the State Board has sufficient staff resources and specialized knowledge to evaluate and select complex intervention strategies
  • Local school autonomy: Whether centralizing intervention decisions at state level reduces flexibility for individual districts to address their unique circumstances

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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