Bill > H4393

This bill aims to promote autonomy and success in schools by amending existing laws related to underperforming and chronically underperforming schools. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Establishing a process for designating priority, underperforming, or chronically underperforming schools, and developing turnaround plans for these schools with input from local stakeholders. 2. Allowing for the creation of "Innovation Partnership Zones" - groups of at least two public schools within a district that have autonomy and flexibility in areas like curriculum, budget, staffing, and more. 3. Providing additional flexibility and resources to underperforming and chronically underperforming schools, such as expanded school day/year, professional development, and increased per-pupil funding. 4. Streamlining the process for implementing and modifying turnaround plans, and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of superintendents, receivers, and the state commissioner. The overall goal of the bill is to empower schools and districts to improve student achievement and address underperformance through increased autonomy, stakeholder engagement, and targeted interventions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4393