CT HB05505

Adds requirement that employee organizations must be tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(5) to represent teachers and administrators in collective bargaining.

Modifies duty of fair representation so exclusive bargaining representatives are not required to represent non-member employees in grievance proceedings for agreements entered after October 1, 2016.

Clarifies service fees charged to non-member employees cover only collective bargaining and contract administration costs, removing reference to "grievance adjustment."

Creates new provision allowing school boards to pay exclusive bargaining representatives annual service fees calculated per employee for services including collective bargaining, contract administration, and professional development.

All provisions effective October 1, 2016.