Bill > H4069

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to reassess school integration within the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program. The commission will consist of 13 members, including legislators, state education officials, and former METCO program participants. The commission will evaluate the historical impact of the METCO program and make recommendations to the state legislature regarding school integration and improvements to the program. The commission is required to convene within 180 days of the bill's effective date and submit its findings and recommendations within one year.