1. (a) Upon approval of an innovation plan, the local school board(s) shall submit the innovation plan to the department for review and comment.
2. (b) Within 45 days, the department shall issue written feedback to the local school board(s) using the criteria identified in RSA 194-E:3, III, at which point the local school board(s) may elect to withdraw and resubmit the innovation plan.
3. (c) After review by the department, the local school board(s) shall submit the innovation plan to the state board for review.
4. (d) The state board shall hold a public hearing on the innovation plan, during which a representative from the department and a representative from the local school board shall be present.
5. (e) Within 60 days of receipt of the innovation plan, the state board shall either approve or reject the innovation plan based on the elements set forth in RSA 194-E:2, III-IV, and shall provide written explanation of the decision to the local board.
6. (f) If the state board rejects the innovation plan, the local board may resubmit an amended innovation plan to the department at any time after rejection.

Source. #13561, eff 2-22-23