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Committee hears bill to create clear statute for education innovation programs; sponsors stress local control
Summary
House File 1435 would create a new chapter clarifying innovation programs and innovation zones, emphasize local planning and make those options explicit for districts; the bill was laid over after testimony from Education Evolving and union representatives raised a technical amendment request.
The House Education Finance Committee laid over House File 1435 on March 18, 2025, after testimony that the bill would create a clear statutory chapter for education innovation programs and make existing innovation options more accessible to local districts.
Representative Ben Baeckburg introduced the bill and said its twin goals are to (1) create a distinct chapter of law for innovation programs so districts can find and use existing flexibilities, and (2) place planning and decision‑making authority with local educators, school boards and parents rather than centralized approval.
Dr. Akela Roberson of Education Evolving testified in support and said innovation zones have…
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