Iowa HF859 mandates school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies for reductions in force, emphasizing.

Iowa HF859 requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies for reductions in force. These policies must prioritize practitioner performance, measured by student academic performance, growth, and evaluations, over seniority or tenure. The policies must be published online and include timelines for notifications and grievance procedures for affected practitioners. The bill defines "practitioner" as licensed professionals like administrators and teachers, and "administrative staff member" as unlicensed employees.

Iowa HF859 mandates school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies for reductions in force, emphasizing.

Iowa HF859 requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies for reductions in force. These policies must prioritize practitioner performance, measured by student academic performance, growth, and evaluations, over seniority or tenure. The policies must be published online and include timelines for notifications and grievance procedures for affected practitioners. The bill defines "practitioner" as licensed professionals like administrators and teachers, and "administrative staff member" as unlicensed employees.