HB 1447 - DIGEST

Creates the school innovation program to foster change in the public school system.

Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Develop a process for schools and school districts to apply to participate in the school innovation program; and

(2) Select no more than ten school innovation pilot projects.

Authorizes the state board of education and the superintendent of public instruction to grant waivers of certain statutes and rules for pilot projects in the school innovation program.

Requires the quality education council to: (1) Assist the office of the superintendent of public instruction in the development of the application process and the review and selection of pilot projects for the school innovation program; and

(2) Assist the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the state board of education in the development of criteria for waivers of statutes or rules for the pilot projects.

Creates the school innovation program account.

Provides a June 30, 2020, expiration for the act.