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.

HB 1373 makes Tennessee’s school turnaround program permanent, replacing its temporary "pilot" status. It increases the maximum number of priority schools (those needing improvement) that can participate from 5 to 15 at any time while requiring geographic diversity in selection. Schools must develop annual turnaround plans, undergo yearly evaluations against state education goals, and report progress to lawmakers, with annual reports comparing outcomes for participating vs. non-participating schools. The law ensures schools exit the program after four years or once they meet state performance criteria.