2009 House Bill 5152

Authorize failing school emergency manager

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2009

Introduced by Rep. George Cushingberry (D-8)

To authorize the appointment of an “emergency financial manager” (EFM) to a school district that has low educational performance. An EFM is usually appointed when a school district or local government gets into trouble financially, and has the power to control the budget, change the way departments operate, renegotiate (but not set aside) union contracts, auction off certain assets, contract out for professional assistance, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Education