AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE COMMISSIONER'S NETWORK OF SCHOOLS AND ALLIANCE DISTRICT PROGRAMS.

SB 1458 modifies Connecticut's school improvement program for low-performing schools (Category 4 or 5 under state accountability rules). It prohibits new school selections after July 1, 2025, limits participation to 3 years (with possible 2-year extension), and requires schools to have union agreements or meet specific criteria to join. The bill replaces "Alliance District" with "Opportunity District" for eligible school districts and mandates state funding for turnaround plans beyond regular operating costs. It directly affects participating schools and their local school boards, which must develop transition plans for returning to full local control after program participation.