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OK HB2265

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ed Cannaday

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the quantitative (student test score-based) component from the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE), leaving only qualitative ratings for teacher and administrator evaluations

  • Eliminates mandatory dismissal requirements tied to receiving both "qualitative and quantitative" ineffective ratings, replacing them with dismissal based on a single "ineffective" rating for two consecutive years

  • Extends the deadline for the Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Commission to recommend additional evaluation measures from December 1, 2015 to December 1, 2016

  • Allows school districts to choose additional evaluation methods from state-approved research-based options, with districts able to base up to 50% of teacher ratings on these additional methods

  • Takes effect August 1, 2016 with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage

Legislative Description

Schools; modifying components of the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Common Education Committee

2/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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