Adds to existing law to authorize school improvement programs and school leadership improvement programs.

The proposed legislation would create two programs targeted toward school improvement in student outcomes. The first program would provide support for the lowest performing school in developing school district to school level improvement plans that include input from all levels, the local school board through to parents and the community. School districts and charter schools performing in the lowest ten percent of school may participate in this program. This formulizes a program started by the state board of education during the 2016-2017 school year through the higher education institutions. The current program is conducted in three phases over a three year program: Phase 1, collection of data, identification of schools, and development of school district improvement teams; Phase 2, needs assessment (training at all levels, class room supports, technical assistance, etc.), development of school district improvement plan with school district improvement team, initial implementation of improvement plan; Phase 3, evaluation of progress/implementation and updating (as needed) of school district improvement plan and additional professional development, technical assistance, and networking identified in Phase 2 and Phase 3 evaluation. Phase 1 is conducted during the first year, phase 2 overlaps with year 1 and year 2, and phase three is conducted in year 3. The second program is open to all administrators and expands on the work done as part of the school improvement program as well feedback received through other channels. The school leadership improvement program develop and provide training specific to school and district leadership in creating coherent and integrated programs across school, engaging parents, teachers and the community in planning efforts, evaluation of programs and staff as well as the creation of professional development that supports those teachers and staff.