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OK HB2945
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Katie Henke
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AI Summary
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Removes the mandatory deadline for using the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) for employment decisions, previously set for the 2017-2018 school year
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Makes quantitative ratings (based on student academic growth data) optional for school district employment decisions, with each district board choosing whether to use them and documenting that choice in their written evaluation policy
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Eliminates automatic dismissal requirements for teachers and administrators who receive both qualitative and quantitative "ineffective" ratings for two consecutive years, retaining only discretionary dismissal provisions
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Removes special provisions allowing large school districts (over 35,000 average daily attendance) to incorporate quantitative components ahead of the statewide schedule
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Requires quantitative ratings to continue being used for informing evaluations and determining career teacher status, while giving districts flexibility on using them for hiring, firing, and reemployment decisions
Legislative Description
Schools; modifying use of the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) quantitative rating for employment purposes; effective date; emergency.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Common Education Committee
2/9/2016