Education: teachers and administrators; references regarding teacher performance evaluations; modify. Amends sec. 4, art. I, secs. 2a & 3b, art. II & sec. 3, art. III of 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4 (MCL 38.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0379'25
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Overview
This bill modifies the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act of 1937 to clarify the requirements for probationary teachers to successfully complete their probationary period. Specifically, it adjusts the number of effective or highly effective performance evaluations required and the minimum years of employment needed to be considered tenured. It also clarifies the definition of ‘demote’ and outlines requirements for providing support to teachers receiving ‘needing-support’ ratings.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the number of effective or highly effective performance evaluations needed to complete a probationary period.
- Modifies the minimum years of employment required for probationary teachers to complete their probationary period.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘demote’ to exclude certain types of compensation reductions.
- Requires school districts to develop individualized development plans for teachers receiving ‘needing-support’ ratings.
- Specifies that year-end performance evaluations must include an assessment of progress toward individualized development plans.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- School Administrators
- School Boards
- Public School Districts
- Students
Notable changes
- Increases the number of required effective/highly effective performance evaluations for probationary teachers.
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