HB 1378 Summary

• Establishes different teacher contract lengths based on years of experience for teachers hired after June 30, 2011, ranging from 1-year contracts for those with 1 year or less experience to up to 6-year contracts for those with 6+ years of experience.

• Restricts permanent and semipermanent teacher contract protections (indefinite contracts, tenure, specific dismissal procedures) to teachers employed on June 30, 2011, who continue employment after July 1, 2011.

• Creates six contract classes (Class I through VI) with school governing bodies having discretion to offer different contract lengths upon renewal based on teacher experience and performance.

• Specifies that contract class provisions cannot be modified by collective bargaining agreements under IC 20-29.

• Effective July 1, 2011.