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This bill modifies the provisions for special administrative boards in unaccredited school districts by establishing more detailed requirements for board composition, appointment, and operation. Under the new law, when a school district is classified as unaccredited, the state board of education can suspend the existing school board and appoint a special administrative board consisting of seven members with specific professional backgrounds, including a teacher, principal, superintendent, parents, a university professor, and a finance expert. The board members will receive a monthly salary and be appointed for three-year terms. The bill requires at least two public hearings annually in the unaccredited district to discuss the district's status and potential improvement strategies. The special administrative board will have full authority to operate the district and appoint a superintendent, with the goal of returning the district to accredited status within three years. If the district fails to achieve provisional or full accreditation after two successive academic years, the state board of education must develop a specific plan for improvement and potentially appoint a new superintendent. The bill also provides a mechanism for eventually returning governance to the elected school board and ensures transparency through annual reporting to the state legislature and governor about the district's progress.

Education

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