SB 170

The bill creates the access to opportunity task force (task force) to study and report on how to expand access to effective public schools to address opportunity gaps. The bill requires the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate, the governor, the state board of education, the commissioner of education, and the department of education on or before January 1, 2027. The task force will only conduct a study and prepare a report if the department of education receives sufficient gifts, grants, and donations. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)