SB1480

Noncertificated school employees; due process

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1480 amends school personnel policies to ensure noncertificated employees receive due process and defines business manager qualifications.

Arizona SB1480 revises school personnel policies to ensure noncertificated employees receive due process equivalent to certificated teachers. It mandates that school districts provide personal liability insurance to teachers and prohibits policies that prioritize employment retention based on tenure or seniority. The bill also allows governing boards to employ business managers with expertise in finance, defined as a baccalaureate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, school finance, or public finance, or other relevant training or experience.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Accountability and Reform Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Assigned to Senate ED Committee