2019 House Bill 4626

Authorize “innovative” school districts

Introduced in the House

May 21, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-78)

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 4627 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.

Referred to the Committee on Education