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The '''District and School Freedom Act''' does not include any adoption or approval information. {{AEX2011}}

==ALEC Bill Text==

Summary

This legislation creates a mechanism for public school districts and schools to request exemption from state
education standards and regulations. Under this act, any district or school can create a list of state regulations or
standards that, if exempted from, the district or school could operate more efficiently and better serve students.

Model Legislation

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of XXXX:

A. Notwithstanding any other law, a school district, tradition, or charter school may receive exemptions from
statutes and rules as prescribed in this section.

B. The school district, traditional, or charter school may identify and submit exemptions to statutes and rules
relating to schools, governing boards and school districts to the state board of education for approval. The state
board of education shall review and may approve the exemptions submitted, except for those statutes and rules that
directly apply to the following:

:1. Health and safety.

:2. Requirements for the graduation of pupils from high school.

:3. Special education.

:4. Financial compliance and procurement requirements.

C. The state board of education may adjust the list of exemptions to comply with federal and state law