SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP: Authorizes the state superintendent to provide for a chief operating officer to make recommendations relative to the financial practices of local school systems failing to comply with the MFP's minimum instructional expenditure requirement (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

This bill allows the state superintendent to appoint a temporary contract officer to oversee financial practices in local school systems that are not meeting minimum spending requirements. The appointed officer would serve only on a temporary basis without permanent status, state salary, or benefits, and their role is limited to making recommendations regarding these schools' finances. By changing the language from "hire" to "provide for" and "employment" to "assignment," the legislation clarifies that this position is an administrative tool rather than a new permanent job within the department.