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OK SB1859
Bill
AI Summary
- Eliminates the separate pretermination hearing process for career teachers that previously required the superintendent to present evidence and allowed teachers to respond before the board's decision
- Removes career teachers' right to petition for a trial de novo (new trial) in district court within 10 days of an adverse board decision
- Applies the same hearing procedures to all teachers (career and probationary) rather than maintaining distinct processes based on tenure status
- Deletes the provision extending suspension with pay until a career teacher's case is adjudicated at trial de novo
- Repeals 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-101.27 (relating to entitlement to trial de novo) with an effective date of July 1, 2010, and includes an emergency clause
Legislative Description
Schools; modifying the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990. Effective date. Emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
2/15/2010
Committee Referrals
Education2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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