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ID H0164
Bill
Status
2/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires all school district negotiations with local education organizations to occur in open session and be open to public attendance, overriding any contrary provisions in Idaho Code.
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Makes all documentation exchanged during negotiations—including offers, counteroffers, and meeting minutes—subject to public records disclosure laws.
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Mandates school districts post notice of negotiation sessions on their website as soon as practicable and, if time permits, at regular meeting physical posting locations within 24 hours.
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Establishes fixed ratification deadlines: agreements must be reached by June 10, ratified by the local education organization by June 15, and ratified by the school board by June 22; these dates cannot be moved by mutual agreement.
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Provides that if either party fails to ratify an agreement, the school district shall operate under its last best offer at negotiations for the ensuing school year rather than the failed agreement terms.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law relating to education to establish provisions relating to negotiations in open session, to provide that certain negotiations shall be in open session, to establish that certain documentation shall be subject to disclosure laws and to provide for notice; to establish provisions relating to requirements when parties to negotiations reach agreement and to establish provisions relating to the failure to ratify a certain agreement.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Education
2/14/2013