Bill Summary for H 798 (2019-2020)
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AN ACT TO ALIGN THE SELECTION OF INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS WITH THOSE IDENTIFIED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT, TO EXPAND OPTIONS FOR THE INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO INFORM BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS ANNUALLY, AND TO REQUIRE FURTHER STUDY OF REFORMS FOR ASSISTANCE TO LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS.Intro. by Elmore, Bell, Brockman.
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House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Makes the following modifications to the proposed changes to Article 7A, NC Innovative School District and Innovation Zones, of GS Chapter 115C.
Modifies the provisions concerning the three proposed lists set forth in GS 115C-75.7 from which the selection of innovative schools is to be based. Regarding the qualifying list, requires the Innovative School District (ISD) Superintendent or a designee to hold a public hearing to share information about the ISD selection process, potential impacts of the designation as an innovative school, potential support and improvement for the school, and any other information deemed necessary by the Superintendent. Requires 10 days' public notice and direct notice to parents of students and employees of the hearing. Regarding the watch list and warning list, requires the local board of education to provide 10 days' notice to the ISD Superintendent of the public hearing and provide the Superintendent with the opportunity to present any part of the presentation at the meeting. Additionally requires the ISD Superintendent to share the same information described for the qualifying list public hearing.