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HB 1373

Education, Dept. of - As enacted, extends the school turnaround pilot program for priority schools administered by the department and that is scheduled to conclude at the end of the 2024-2025 school year to a permanent school turnaround program for priority schools; increases, from five to 15, the maximum number of priority schools that may participate in the school turnaround program. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee converts a temporary school turnaround pilot into permanent program, expanding from 5 to 15 priority schools for intensive state intervention and support.

Pub. Ch. 525
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Bill Summary · HB 1373

Legislative bill overview

HB 1373 converts Tennessee's school turnaround pilot program into a permanent initiative and triples the maximum number of participating schools from 5 to 15. The program, administered by the Department of Education, targets priority schools (typically those with the lowest academic performance) for intensive intervention and support.

Why is this important

This represents a significant expansion of the state's commitment to improving failing schools. By making the program permanent and expanding capacity, Tennessee signals sustained investment in turning around struggling schools rather than treating it as a temporary experiment. The real-world impact depends on whether sufficient resources and expertise are allocated to manage triple the number of schools effectively.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Expanding from 5 to 15 schools without specifying additional funding may stretch existing departmental resources thin, potentially compromising program quality
  • Definition of success: The bill doesn't clarify what constitutes successful "turnaround," raising questions about accountability and realistic timelines for improvement in priority schools
  • Equity concerns: Permanent programs for only 15 schools leave potentially dozens of other struggling schools without access to this intensive intervention model

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

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