District and School Freedom Act Exposed

The District and School Freedom Act does not include any adoption or approval information. ALEC has attempted to distance itself from this piece of legislation after the launch of ALECexposed.org in 2011, but it has done nothing to get it repealed in the states where it previously pushed for it to be made into law.

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