House Bill 69 Summary

• Creates new section 33-522A establishing reduction in force (RIF) procedures for school districts, allowing boards to reduce positions based on performance, certification, endorsements, student needs, and seniority when other factors are equal.

• Exempts employees on renewable contracts and Category 3 annual contracts from requiring individualized due process hearings or probationary periods when subject to a reduction in force.

• Requires written notice and a single informal review (process determined by local board) for affected Category 3 and renewable contract employees during a RIF, with final decision within 15 days of the meeting.

• Category 1 and 2 contract employees are not entitled to informal review or due process during a RIF, though boards may include Category 2 employees in the informal review process at their discretion.

• Modifies sections 33-514 and 33-515 to add RIF exceptions to existing probation and contract renewal requirements for certificated personnel.