Bill Number: HB 5189
Subject: Student Supports
Sponsor: Brenda Carter
MASA Position:

Description: A district that provides integrated student supports would be encouraged to provide services to pupils and their families that act in partnership with the district. The building level staff and the external organization are encouraged to agree to the integrated student supports provided. The organization and school staff are encouraged to improve the coordination, availability, delivery, and effectiveness of integrated supports and comprehensive supports for pupils, including enhancing learning outcomes. These staff are encouraged to act as liaisons with other organizations in order to assist schools in their ability to provide services for postsecondary educational and career opportunities. These services include but aren't limited to health, employment, mentoring or tutoring, enrichment and accelerated learning opportunities, before and after school programs and recreation. Staff is also encouraged to improve communication and coordination between a school and pupils. The organization providing the integrated supports are encouraged to ensure they are using community school strategies that utilize an external, independently evaluated evidence-based model of integrated student supports that is proven to increase pupil achievement.

Position Notes:
Position Date:
Bill Status: Introduced (10/31/2019; Referred to Committee on Education)
PA Number: NA
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