AZ HB2227

Prohibits school district employment contracts from including compensated days for professional association activities, though employees may use personal compensated leave for any lawful purpose.

Reduces teacher contract acceptance timeline from 30 days to 15 business days from receipt of written contract.

Increases the minimum period for teachers to correct classroom performance deficiencies from 60 to 85 instructional days before potential dismissal.

Eliminates tenure and seniority-based employment retention policies, allowing governing boards to reduce salaries and eliminate positions based on economy or administrative efficiency without seniority protections.

Adds preference for reappointment within three years for certificated teachers dismissed for economic or administrative reasons, provided positions are restored or expanded.