AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW BOARD.

HB 5383 establishes a new School Accountability Review Board to provide financial oversight for public school districts, resolve disputes between school boards, and offer training and technical assistance. The board will directly affect all public school districts in the state by reviewing their budgets and operations, mediating conflicts among school board members, and helping districts improve their financial management. Key provisions include mandatory fiscal reviews for districts with budget issues, a formal process for addressing impasses during board meetings, and requirements for the board to develop training programs on financial best practices. This bill creates a permanent oversight body rather than changing specific education policies.