SB0901

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school performance.

Complete·5/27/25

SB0901 amends Tennessee's school turnaround program to replace pilot language with permanent provisions, including criteria for school participation.

SB0901 revises Tennessee's school turnaround program by replacing pilot language with permanent provisions. The Department of Education will create and administer the program for priority schools, selecting up to five schools annually, ensuring geographic diversity. Each selected school must develop a turnaround plan, including measurable student achievement goals, professional development, leadership development, and a timeline for implementation. Local boards of education must establish turnaround committees to collaborate on these plans.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 525

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/21/2025