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HB 1307

Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to implement a transition plan to close the achievement school district (ASD) and to release all schools currently assigned to the ASD before the start of the 2026-2027 school year; requires the department to establish a different intervention system for priority schools; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee will close its Achievement School District by 2026-2027 and return all failing schools to home districts, replacing the program with an undefined new intervention system for low-performing schools.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 464
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Bill Summary · HB 1307

Legislative bill overview

HB 1307 mandates the closure of Tennessee's Achievement School District (ASD) by the 2026-2027 school year, requiring all schools currently under ASD management to be released back to their home districts. The bill also requires the Department of Education to establish a new intervention system for "priority schools" (low-performing schools) to replace the ASD model.

Why is this important

The ASD has been a controversial turnaround strategy for decades, with mixed results in improving student outcomes. This bill represents a significant policy shift away from centralized state management of failing schools toward a new model that will affect thousands of students and determine how Tennessee addresses persistent academic underperformance in struggling districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation timeline: The 2026-2027 deadline may be insufficient for districts to absorb schools, develop new support systems, and train staff—potentially disrupting student services during transition
  • Replacement system undefined: The bill requires a "different intervention system" but provides limited specifics on what that system will entail, funding mechanisms, or accountability measures
  • Equity concerns: Returning schools to districts with limited resources may recreate the conditions that triggered ASD intervention; unclear how the state will prevent recurring failure

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

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