State board to designate springboard schools -- Needs assessment.

(1) The state board shall: (a) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, and every four years thereafter, designate a school as a springboard school; and (b) conduct a needs assessment for a springboard school by thoroughly analyzing the root causes of the springboard school's performance qualifying the school for designation as a springboard school. (2) The state board may use up to 5% of the appropriation provided under this part to hire or contract with one or more individuals to conduct a needs assessment described in Subsection (1)(b).