HB 2403 Summary

• Each school district governing board must adopt employment policies for noncertificated employees that establish probationary employment periods during which employees may be discharged without cause, followed by discharge only for cause.

• Policies must include circumstances for discipline, suspension, and termination; a list of causes; and an appeal process to the governing board or hearing officer for employees who complete probation.

• Districts must establish position classification plans, performance evaluation procedures, promotion and transfer procedures, reduction-in-force procedures, and grievance resolution processes.

• Policies must address attendance procedures including work hours, vacation, sick leave, and other absences; ethical conduct standards; and a handbook distributed to all employees.

• Overtime pay eligibility must be limited to employees covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and policies must be developed in consultation with noncertificated employees.