Extends the application deadline for public innovative districts in Kansas from December 1 to May 1 and automatically approves applications not acted.

This bill amends the application process for school districts in Kansas seeking to operate as public innovative districts. It extends the deadline for submitting an application from December 1 to May 1. Additionally, if the coalition board does not approve or deny an application within 45 days of its submission, the application is automatically approved. The bill also modifies the criteria for approval, including descriptions of educational programs, partnerships, goals, and performance metrics. It repeals existing sections of law related to public innovative districts.

Extends the application deadline for public innovative districts in Kansas from December 1 to May 1 and automatically approves applications not acted.

This bill amends the application process for school districts in Kansas seeking to operate as public innovative districts. It extends the deadline for submitting an application from December 1 to May 1. Additionally, if the coalition board does not approve or deny an application within 45 days of its submission, the application is automatically approved. The bill also modifies the criteria for approval, including descriptions of educational programs, partnerships, goals, and performance metrics. It repeals existing sections of law related to public innovative districts.