AB 534

This bill provides that if the state superintendent of public instruction

determines that a school or school district is in need of improvement, the state

superintendent may direct the school board to do one or more of the following in the

school or school district:

1. Implement a new curriculum.

2. Implement a new instructional design, including expanded school hours,

additional pupil supports and services, and individual learning plans for pupils.

3. Implement professional development programs focused on improving pupil

academic achievement.

4. Make personnel changes that are consistent with applicable collective

bargaining agreements.

5. Adopt accountability measures to monitor the school district's finances or to

monitor other interventions directed by the state superintendent.

The bill directs the state superintendent to promulgate rules establishing

criteria and a procedure for determining whether a school or school district is in need

of improvement for the purpose of exercising this authority. The school board must

seek input from school district staff on implementing any of the above directives.

The bill also authorizes the state superintendent to withhold state aid from any

school district that fails to comply to the state superintendent's satisfaction with any

of the above directives.