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NY S07921
Bill
Status
6/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Flanagan
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AI Summary
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Allows recalculation of performance ratings for teachers and principals rated "ineffective" or "developing" in 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years if ratings were based on Common Core-aligned state assessments
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Provides alternative calculation methods that exclude or reduce the weight of Common Core assessment scores from performance ratings, scaling other measures of effectiveness to generate revised composite scores out of 100 points
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Prohibits use of original "ineffective" or "developing" ratings for employment decisions including termination, tenure decisions, expedited hearings, and retention if the recalculated rating would be higher
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Requires reporting of both the original rating and recalculated designation on employee records and parent disclosures, with explanation of the alternative calculation
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Takes effect immediately and applies only to performance ratings from the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years
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
SUBSTITUTED BY A10168
6/19/2014