HB 2470 - DIGEST

Provides educational opportunities for low-income, at-risk, and diverse students based on the recommendations of the quality education council.

Requires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Before implementing revisions to the state essential academic learning requirements, ensure that a review of the revisions has been conducted; and

(2) Within available funds for school and district improvement, provide technical assistance to schools and districts specifically targeted to reduce school dropouts and improve on-time and extended high school graduation rates.

Changes the term "parent involvement coordinator" to "family engagement coordinator."

Expands the information required in a "required action plan" to include: (1) Use of the state kindergarten readiness assessment process; and

(2) Use of family engagement coordinators.

Authorizes the office of the superintendent of public instruction, to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations, to: (1) Require certain elementary schools to use the state kindergarten readiness assessment; and

(2) Require a school to use family engagement coordinators.