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Presenters Scott Price, SCSBA Executive Director Debbie Elmore, SCSBA Governmental Relations Director

Statewide turnaround district District, separate from state department of education, to take over and turnaround low performing schools No longer is part of local district and return is non existent New Orleans, Tenn., Michigan New resolution presented to members in December Unclear evidence of success

School start date Opportunity to change the law in 2016 New test may mean new testing window More legislators expressing support for amending law

Testing Opt-Out Increasing numbers of parents opting out Companion bills filed to protect parents and students – need same for schools, districts No state law, regulation on opt-out Conflicting messages from policy makers

Tuition tax credit expansion Proponents calling for more funding, more student accessibility New this year - direct state refund for tuition, expenses Increased reporting, qualifying requirements of SFO #’s of eligible private schools doubled Need more accountability of schools

Other issues Uniform school board elections and training Education funding reform Teacher pay and incentives Transportation