HB 5953 Summary

• Changes probationary teacher displacement protection to require an "effective" rating on most recent year-end performance evaluation (removes "or highly effective" language).

• Modifies probationary period completion requirements: teachers must be rated effective on 3 most recent year-end evaluations and complete at least 5 full school years, OR be rated effective on 3 consecutive evaluations and complete at least 4 full school years.

• Updates terminology for tenured teachers' performance ratings from "ineffective or minimally effective" to "needing-support" rating categories.

• Requires school districts to provide individualized development plans to teachers receiving needing-support ratings, with progress assessments due within 180 days.

• Bill becomes effective only upon enactment of a related Senate or House bill (request no. 05867'20).