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ID S1088

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 33-522A to Idaho Code to define "reduction in force" as elimination of certificated staff positions when there are curriculum/program changes, negative financial conditions, decreases in student enrollment, or staffing limitations.

  • Grants school boards of trustees sole discretion to decide whether to institute a reduction in force and select affected employees, except decisions cannot be made solely on consideration of employee seniority or contract status.

  • Allows each school district to adopt a policy establishing an equitable method for recalling individuals subject to reduction in force if positions become available later.

  • Repeals Section 3, Chapter 353, Laws of 2013 and repeals Sections 33-514 and 33-515 of Idaho Code relating to insurance of annual contracts and issuance of renewable contracts.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015, with Sections 1, 2, and 6 effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Repeals and adds to existing law to specify when a reduction in force may occur, to provide the board of trustees with certain decision-making authority and to provide an exception, to allow each school district to adopt a certain policy and to define "reduction in force."

EDUCATION

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 04/03/15 Session Law Chapter 249 Effective: 07/01/2015

4/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2015
Education2/16/2015
Judiciary and Rules2/13/2015

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