An Act to promote collaboration in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Summary
The legislation amends state law so that the 14 new Horace Mann charter schools must create a memorandum of understanding with the local school committee and teachers’ union about any waivers to existing collective‑bargaining agreements, with a deadline to reach the agreement at least 30 days before opening. It also requires innovation‑plan schools to negotiate needed collective‑bargaining waivers, and for schools converting to a charter, the innovation plan must be approved by a two‑thirds secret‑ballot vote of teachers within 30 days, with a revision process if the vote fails. These provisions aim to ensure collaboration among schools, unions, and local officials.
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