To authorize rules for a type of school district to be styled as “public innovative districts,” which among other things would have to assign each student a mentor and award credits based on “competencies” rather than class hours. The schools could hold year-round classes, and House Bill 6315 would exempt them from the requirement to provide 1,094 hours of instruction over 180 school days. Essentially, the schools would be able to do more things without seeking specific permission ("waivers") from the state Department of Education.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To not permit the proposed schools to award credits for "private instruction".