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This bill establishes the "Raising Expectations through Accountability, Community, and Hope Initiative" to support community-based partnerships focused on improving educational and economic outcomes for youth and families. It defines key terms such as "backbone organization" (a nonprofit, government, or higher education entity coordinating efforts), "community indicators" (measurable outcomes like kindergarten readiness, graduation rates, and employment), and "eligible community" (areas facing specific challenges like low population density, low graduation rates, or significant disparities in key indicators). The initiative will be administered by a designated "technical assistance provider" with expertise in fundraising, partnership support, and evidence-based practices, who will help eligible communities form partnerships and develop "mobility action plans" outlining specific goals and strategies. These partnerships, which must include community organizations, local government, schools, and residents, will work to improve community indicators by coordinating resources and sharing data, with state agencies required to provide relevant data while adhering to privacy laws. The bill also allows partnerships to accept private funding and mandates reporting on program progress to legislative committees.

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