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ND HB1347
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Denton Zubke
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "probationary teacher" from "first-year" teachers to include any teacher with less than two years of teaching experience.
- School boards must review evaluations and meet with probationary teachers in executive session before deciding not to renew contracts.
- Probationary teachers may bring two representatives and a spouse or family member to nonrenewal meetings.
- School boards must provide written notification with detailed reasons for nonrenewal between April 15 and May 1, or the contract is automatically renewed on the same terms.
- Allows school boards to waive probationary status for teachers with at least two years of teaching experience in the state and requires mentoring programs for probationary teachers as needed based on evaluations.
Legislative Description
Probationary teacher contracts.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/10
4/11/2019
Committee Referrals
Education1/9/2019
Full Bill Text
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