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Bill to shorten review timelines for Innovative District applications draws support from superintendents, concern from school boards
Summary
SB 384 would move the Innovative District application deadline from Dec. 1 to May 1, shorten State Board review from 90 to 30 days and deem applications approved if not acted on in 30 days; proponents said it prevents administrative delay for rural districts, opponents warned it could weaken oversight and open the door to charter‑style operations.
Tamara Lawrence summarized Senate Bill 384 as an amendment to the Coalition of Innovative Districts Act: it would move the deadline to apply for Innovative District status from Dec. 1 to May 1, shorten the State Board review period from 90 to 30 days, and include a deem‑approved provision if the Coalition Board does not act within 30 days. The reviser also noted a minor technical edit — inserting the word "Board" after "Coalition" — if the committee works the bill.
Dr. Troy Pitch, superintendent of USD 329 Wabaunsee, said…
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