Pupil achievement: Closing the Achievement Gap Commission.
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Overview
This bill establishes the Closing the Achievement Gap Commission, an advisory body to the State Board of Education, to address persistent disparities in pupil achievement across California. The commission’s purpose is to assess the state’s support for local educational agencies and recommend actions to help them close achievement gaps. It will rely on a specific plan developed by another bill (AB 2225) and operate under a defined structure with diverse membership and regular reporting requirements to the Governor and the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Closing the Achievement Gap Commission as an advisory body to the State Board of Education.
- Requires the commission to consist of 18 members, including representatives from the Governor, Senate, Assembly, local educational agencies, and pupil representation.
- Mandates the commission to annually elect a chair and vice chair.
- Requires the commission to submit an annual report to the Governor, Legislature, State Board, and Department of Education with recommendations to support local educational agencies.
- The commission’s work is contingent on the enactment and implementation of AB 2225.
- The commission will use a State Operations and Support Plan developed under AB 2225 as its guiding document.
- The commission will assess the state’s support to local educational agencies and evaluate current laws and initiatives for effectiveness.
- The commission will identify opportunities to strengthen support for local educational agencies and develop best practices for closing achievement gaps.
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