Bill > HB0184

This bill modifies the School LAND (Learning And Nurturing Development) Trust Program to improve transparency, accountability, and operational procedures for public schools. The bill enhances requirements for school community councils and charter trust land councils by mandating more detailed planning, reporting, and approval processes for how schools use their allocated funds to improve student academic achievement. Key changes include requiring councils to create more specific action plans that detail how funds will be used to address critical academic needs, mandating the posting of these plans on a dedicated website, and requiring detailed annual reports that explain fund expenditures and their impact. The bill also introduces new training requirements for school boards, administrators, and council members about the program, and requires the state board to conduct annual compliance reviews. Additionally, the superintendent is tasked with managing a School LAND Trust website to provide transparency about plans, reports, and expenditures. The bill aims to ensure that school trust funds are used effectively and that parents and communities have greater insight into how these resources are utilized to support student success. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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