House Education Committee passes out Achievement School District bill

Bill would change approach to failing schools

Currently, school districts that don’t meet accreditation standards face state takeover, or control of the district by a conservator appointed by the state education department.

But under a new model called the Achievement School District, schools that have been rated an F for two consecutive years by the 2017-2018 school year would be brought under a statewide district run by a superintendent and appointed school board.

Rep. Charles Busby, R-Pascagoula, presented the bill to committee members.

Busby said about 60 schools could fall into this category, though the number could change by the time the model is implemented.

ClarionLedger
2/22/16