Teachers; modifying definition of career teacher. Effective date.

Summary

The bill amends the statutory definition of “career teacher,” specifying longer service periods, required evaluation ratings, and a petition process for teachers who don’t meet the standard benchmarks. It impacts teachers seeking career status, school principals who must submit petitions, superintendents, and district boards that approve them. The changes become effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate enforcement after passage.

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