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NY A10168

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Nolan

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Provides alternative calculation methods for teacher and principal performance ratings for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years when ratings are based on common core-aligned state assessments.

  • Allows exclusion or reduced weighting of common core assessment scores from performance calculations, replacing them with other measures of effectiveness.

  • If the alternative calculation would result in a higher rating (developing or ineffective becoming higher), that improved rating applies to employment decisions including termination, tenure, expedited hearings, and retention.

  • Requires the original rating and alternative designation to both appear on individual employment records with an explanation.

  • Takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to employment decisions based on 2013-14 and 2014-15 school year performance reviews.

Legislative Description

Relates to temporary provisions for the implementation of common core learning standards; provides alternative calculation methods for any classroom teacher or building principal rated as ineffective or developing in an annual professional performance review calculated pursuant to section 3012-c of the education law for the 2013-14 and/or 2014-15 school years.

Last Action

tabled

12/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Education6/19/2014

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