Adds to existing law to establish the Local Innovation School Act and to provide eligibility requirements, exemptions and school agreements.

Thisbillwouldempowerschoolstoevaluateexistinglawsandrules,andrequestwaiversthatwould allowthemtorespondininnovativewaystolocalneedsthroughthecreationofuptotenInnovation Schools around the state each year for five years. Teachers, principals, superintendents and school boards will have the opportunity to receive waivers in exchange for clearly demonstrating student outcomes and meeting well-defined goals.