Massachusetts H657 amends laws to promote collaboration in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools.

Massachusetts H657 amends existing laws to promote collaboration in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools. It revises the process for negotiating collective bargaining agreements to facilitate the implementation of innovation plans. Specifically, it requires the applicant, local union, and superintendent to negotiate necessary waivers or modifications to the collective bargaining agreement. For school conversions, the innovation plan must be submitted to teachers for approval by secret ballot within 30 days, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval.

Massachusetts H657 amends laws to promote collaboration in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools.

Massachusetts H657 amends existing laws to promote collaboration in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools. It revises the process for negotiating collective bargaining agreements to facilitate the implementation of innovation plans. Specifically, it requires the applicant, local union, and superintendent to negotiate necessary waivers or modifications to the collective bargaining agreement. For school conversions, the innovation plan must be submitted to teachers for approval by secret ballot within 30 days, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval.