The bill amends existing laws regarding public innovative districts in Kansas, primarily by extending the application deadline for school districts wishing to operate as such from December 1 to May 1 of the preceding school year. It also establishes that applications will be deemed approved if the state board does not approve or deny them within 30 days of submission. Additionally, the bill reduces the review period for the state board from 90 days to 30 days, streamlining the approval process for school districts.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the requirements for school districts to seek approval to operate as public innovative districts. It eliminates the previous requirement for a majority approval from the governor and legislative committee chairs before submitting an application, instead allowing the coalition board to approve or deny requests after the first two districts have been granted authority. The bill also repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 72-4223 and 72-4225, indicating a significant overhaul of the process for establishing public innovative districts in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-4223, 72-4225, 45-215