SB 351·CT·senate
AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR TEACHER TERMINATION DECISIONS AND REQUIRING TERMINATION HEARINGS TO BE BEFORE A NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Laurie Sweet
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FILE NO. 353
Apr 2, 2026
Summary
The bill requires school boards to terminate teachers only for just cause and gives both tenured and non‑tenured teachers the right to a hearing before a neutral arbitrator or the board. It sets strict timelines for notice, request for hearing, and the arbitrator selection process. The measure aims to make teacher dismissals more transparent and fair.
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