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WY SF0095

WY SF0095
Teacher tenure.


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Introduced
02/14/2024
In Committee
02/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/23/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Budget Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to education; removing continuing contract status from the Wyoming teacher employment law as specified; modifying hearing requirements for teacher suspension, dismissal and termination; providing definitions; repealing provisions accordingly; specifying applicability; specifying legislative intent; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill removes continuing contract status from the Wyoming teacher employment law, modifies hearing requirements for teacher suspension, dismissal, and termination, and provides definitions. It changes the employment of teachers to a contract basis, with probationary teachers having contracts not exceeding one year and nonprobationary teachers having contracts not exceeding four years. The bill also establishes a new process for terminating nonprobationary teachers, including a limited hearing before the school board, and applies the provisions to all teachers in Wyoming starting July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 02/23/2024)

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