Senator Hembree proposes the following amendment (SEDU-62.DB0009S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 11, by striking Section 59-8-165 and inserting:

 Section 59-8-165. The provisions of the chapter do not restrict a school district's ability to enact or enforce a an intra-district's student transfer policy. The department shall create a model guidelines for an interdistrict policy, and within 120 days of creation of the model policy all school districts must enact an interdistrict policy consistent with the model policy. for each local board of trustees to use in developing and adopting an interdistrict enrollment policy. The policy shall be based on its evaluation of available data reflecting student, school, district and community needs. The policy must identify and describe the application requirements, timeline and communication plan and include policies adopted by the board regarding capacity standards, standards of approval and denial, priorities of acceptance for enrollment and transportation. In implementing the provisions of this section, a school district may but is not required to expand the capacity of a program or school for the purpose of accommodating increased demand for interdistrict transfer opportunities. The school districts shall post on their web page available capacity for interdistrict student transfers. All school districts must have an interdistrict policy in place within 120 days of creation of the model guidelines by the department. Any school district with an existing interdistrict policy must review their policy to insure compliance with this section within 60 days of enactment.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.