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MO HB261
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 168.124, RSMo, governing teacher layoffs and leaves of absence in school districts
- Modifies teacher retention criteria during layoffs to base decisions on performance-based evaluations and seniority, but specifies that seniority shall not be controlling
- Requires school districts with unrestricted combined ending fund balance exceeding 10 percent of current expenditures to pay teachers placed on leave of absence (after 40 days following appropriation bill signing) the greater of their salary for days worked or $3,000
- Maintains existing provisions allowing leaves of absence due to decreased pupil enrollment, school district reorganization, or financial conditions, with reinstatement rights and tenure protection
- Prohibits hiring new teachers while qualified teachers remain on unrequested leave of absence
Legislative Description
Removes the requirement that a decision regarding placing a teacher on leave must consider the teacher's seniority
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
4/12/2011
Committee Referrals
Elementary And Secondary Education4/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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