HB 1241 - School Personnel Evaluations Summary

• Increases the minimum percentage of instructional personnel and school administrator performance evaluations based on student performance from 30% to at least 50%, with reductions to 40% allowed if fewer than 3 years of data are available.

• Requires evaluation systems to include student learning growth measured using formulas approved by the Commissioner of Education for statewide assessments, with school districts determining methodologies for non-assessed subjects using multiple data points.

• Mandates evaluation criteria include instructional practice based on Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, instructional leadership standards for administrators, and professional/job responsibilities determined by the State Board of Education.

• Revises performance salary schedule requirements to ensure highly effective employees receive greater annual salary adjustments than effective employees, with salary supplements for Title I schools, low-performing schools, and critical teacher shortage areas.

• Effective date is July 1, 2015.