Bill > HB2900

This bill modifies the definition of "contract teacher" in Oregon law to provide more flexibility for teachers who have completed their initial three-year probationary period in one school district and are seeking employment in another. Specifically, the bill allows a teacher who has already satisfied the three-year probationary term in one Oregon school district to be considered a contract teacher after two successive years in a new district, instead of requiring a full three-year probationary period. The bill also permits school district boards to enter into agreements for a shorter probationary period of at least one year for such teachers. Additionally, the bill establishes a more nuanced definition of contract teachers that recognizes teachers' prior experience in other districts. The changes aim to provide more mobility and opportunity for teachers while maintaining standards for employment and performance in fair dismissal districts (school districts with specific dismissal procedures). The bill is part of ongoing efforts to clarify and improve teacher employment regulations in Oregon, potentially making it easier for experienced teachers to transition between school districts.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2900