Bill > S1029

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to enact the School Turnaround Act. The key provisions are: - The Idaho State Board of Education will designate the lowest-performing 5% of schools as "schools in need of intervention" (SNI) annually. - SNIs must establish a school turnaround committee and select an independent school turnaround expert to develop and implement a school turnaround plan to improve student achievement. - The turnaround plan must include goals, professional development, leadership development, a budget, and a progress monitoring strategy. - The Board will provide funding for approved turnaround plans if the school district provides matching funds. - SNIs that fail to improve within two years may be granted a two-year extension or face further action by the Board. - The Board will establish a school recognition and reward program for SNIs that meet improvement criteria. - The bill also creates a school leadership development program to train principals and aspiring principals to lead school improvement efforts.

Education, Justice

Education Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2019/legislation/S1029/