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IN HB1101

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Donna Schaibley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code IC 20-28-9-1.5 to modify teacher compensation rules effective July 1, 2016.

  • Exempts teachers in their first two school years after obtaining an initial teaching license from restrictions on salary raises based on performance ratings.

  • Teachers with "ineffective" or "improvement necessary" ratings may still receive raises or increments during their first two years of employment, unlike more experienced teachers.

  • Allows teachers denied raises under performance evaluation rules to request a private conference with the superintendent within five days of receiving an "ineffective" rating.

  • Maintains existing restrictions on salary raises for more experienced teachers rated "ineffective" or "improvement necessary," with funds reallocated to teachers rated "effective" or "highly effective."

Legislative Description

Teacher compensation. Provides that, for the first two school years after a teacher initially receives a teaching license, the teacher is not prohibited from receiving a raise or increment for the following year if the teacher receives a rating of ineffective or improvement necessary.

Last Action

Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor

1/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Education1/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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