SB00351

An Act Establishing Standard Of Review For Teacher Termination Decisions And Requiring Termination Hearings To Be Before A Neutral Arbitrator.

Introduced·2/26/26

Establishes standard of review for teacher termination decisions and requires hearings to be before a neutral arbitrator.

The bill establishes a standard of review for teacher termination decisions and mandates that termination hearings be conducted before a neutral arbitrator. It specifies that a teacher may request a hearing within fifteen days of receiving a notice of termination or nonrenewal. The hearing must commence within fifteen days of the request, unless both parties agree to an extension. The teacher has the right to appear with counsel at the hearing, which can be public if requested.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

9 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 2

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 2

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 239