SB1762 Summary

• Modifies teacher evaluation and dismissal procedures in Illinois school districts, establishing new probationary periods based on performance ratings rather than a fixed 4-year tenure track.

• Teachers hired on or after the PERA implementation date can achieve contractual continued service in 2-4 years depending on evaluation ratings: 2 years with consecutive "Excellent" ratings, 3 years with three "Excellent" ratings, or 4 years with at least "Proficient" ratings.

• Establishes alternative dismissal procedures for teachers rated "Unsatisfactory" that include remediation with second evaluators and limits the scope of dismissal hearings to specific evaluation and remediation plan elements.

• Prohibits waivers of mandates regarding student performance data in teacher evaluations and the four-category rating system ("Excellent," "Proficient," "Needs Improvement," "Unsatisfactory") effective September 1, 2014.

• Modifies collective bargaining impasse procedures for public school districts, including a public posting requirement for final contract offers and fact-finding procedures with specific criteria for Chicago Public Schools (Article 34 districts).