House Bill 253 - Summary

• Amends Section 33-1001, Idaho Code to revise definitions related to education funding and teacher evaluation in public school districts.

• Expands the definition of "instructional staff" to include those who serve in mentor or teacher leader positions for certified individuals, in addition to those involved in direct instruction.

• Revises "measurable student achievement" to clarify that measures and targets are chosen at the district or school level in collaboration with affected staff members, and includes career technical exams as an allowable assessment tool.

• Updates "performance criteria" to specify that each element must be reported for determining movement on the career ladder, with professional compensation rung criteria requiring an overall proficient rating and demonstration that the majority of students meet achievement targets.

• Makes technical corrections to language throughout the definitions section for clarity and consistency.