Bill > H4542

This bill proposes amendments to existing laws concerning school improvement plans, primarily focusing on the review and approval process. Specifically, it clarifies that each school improvement plan must be submitted to the superintendent, who, after consulting with the school committee, must approve it by July 1st of the year it is to be implemented, following a schedule set by the district superintendent. Additionally, it mandates that the principal of each school, in collaboration with the school council, must annually develop and submit a plan to improve student performance to the district superintendent. The superintendent, after consulting with the school committee, will then review and approve this plan, ensuring it aligns with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's requirements and district policies. If a plan is not approved, it will be returned to the principal for revisions with the school council before being resubmitted for approval.