Illinois HB2970 amends teacher dismissal procedures, including notice requirements, performance evaluation ratings, and recall processes.
HB2970 modifies the Illinois School Code to revise teacher dismissal procedures. It mandates that teachers receive written notice of dismissal at least 60 days before the end of the school term. The bill outlines criteria for categorizing teachers into groups based on their performance evaluations, affecting the sequence of dismissal. It also specifies that teachers with shorter service should be dismissed first within each group. HB2970 establishes rules for selecting hearing officers, including timelines and costs.
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