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AR SB633
Bill
Status
3/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Changes Arkansas Code § 6-17-2807(a) to require evaluators to "shall" place teachers in intensive support status instead of the discretionary "may" place them
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Mandates intensive support placement when a teacher receives an "unsatisfactory" rating in any one of the four teacher evaluation domains under the evaluation framework
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Allows evaluators discretion to place teachers in intensive support status if they receive ratings of "unsatisfactory" or "basic" in a majority of the four evaluation domains
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Replaces subjective criteria (not improving practice, lack of commitment, failure to demonstrate growth) with objective performance rating thresholds based on the teacher evaluation framework under § 6-17-2805
Legislative Description
To Require An Evaluator Licensed By The State Board Of Education To Place A Public School Teacher In Intensive Support Status Under Certain Circumstances Under The Teacher Excellence And Support System.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
4/24/2019