HB 6576 Summary

• Establishes a "Renaissance School Districts" program for school districts with general fund deficits as of June 30, 2010, allowing them to adopt comprehensive reform plans approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

• Renaissance plans must include administrative management teams (potentially including a CEO), deficit elimination strategies, academic improvement initiatives, budget plans, and implementation timelines; plans may include school autonomy measures, employee compensation reforms, and partnerships with education service providers.

• Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to review renaissance districts at least quarterly and may adjust oversight levels and funding based on progress; districts must submit annual progress reports and demonstrate financial/academic objectives within specified timelines.

• Permits the Superintendent to require retention of inspector general and auditor general personnel to ensure operational integrity and detect fraud; both positions must submit annual reports on their findings.

• Renaissance districts receive funding through the Michigan Trust Fund Act and may have funds held in trust accounts requiring Superintendent approval for disbursement; oversight responsibilities are suspended once districts achieve positive fund balances and meet renaissance plan objectives for two consecutive fiscal years.