Establishes an ombudsman to assist parents of children in public schools with complaints.
The bill creates an ombudsman role to help parents of children in public schools address complaints about unethical conduct or violations by the agency, State Board of Education, or school districts. The ombudsman will investigate complaints, ensure confidentiality, and report on trends and recommendations. The ombudsman can make reports public without identifying individuals, and retaliation against complainants is prohibited. The State Board of Education will appoint the ombudsman, who will be administratively attached to the agency.
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