TN SB0901Tennessee SB0901 makes changes to the school turnaround pilot program for struggling schools. It extends the program beyond 2025, making it a permanent initiative and increases the number of schools that can participate from five to 15. This aims to provide more support for schools that need improvement.
TN SB0901 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Passed” since May 27, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 129 of them sponsored by Ferrell Haile.
Supporters of SB0901 would highlight the commitment to improving education in Tennessee by ensuring that more struggling schools receive the assistance they need. By making the turnaround program permanent and expanding its reach, the state is taking significant steps to enhance student performance and educational outcomes.
Critics of SB0901 may argue that simply expanding the program does not address the underlying issues facing priority schools. They might contend that without sufficient funding and resources, the initiative could fall short of delivering meaningful improvements in education quality.
The bill SB0901 aims to extend and expand the school turnaround program for priority schools in Tennessee. The sponsor, Ferrell Haile, has various personal financial interests, primarily in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, as well as real estate through his ownership of Georgian Manor Apartments. However, these interests do not directly overlap with the education sector or the specific impacts of the bill, which focuses on school performance and turnaround strategies. Haile's role as a pharmacist and his ownership of a drug store do not present a conflict with educational legislation, as there is no direct financial gain from the outcomes of the school turnaround program.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Pharmacist | Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner Regional Medical Center | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | HAILE FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STEVE FREEMAN FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | 2005 CAIRO RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. CO-OWNER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2026 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SUMNER COUNTY ANTIDRUG COALITION ADVISOR from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2006 to Jul 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH ELDER from Jan 2010 to Jan 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN from Jan 2017 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | APCI BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD from Jan 1991 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CHRISTIAN TOWERS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Jan 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS.; | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: HAILEPAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SB0901 do?
Tennessee SB0901 makes changes to the school turnaround pilot program for struggling schools. It extends the program beyond 2025, making it a permanent initiative and increases the number of schools that can participate from five to 15. This aims to provide more support for schools that need improvement.
What is the status of TN SB0901?
TN SB0901 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0901?
Ferrell Haile (R) sponsored TN SB0901.
