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- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to annual teacher and principal evaluations
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to annual teacher and principal evaluations
Purpose
This legislation will provide flexibility to districts by allowing them to locally determine which teacher and principal evaluation system they utilize.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill allows districts to evaluate their teachers and principals under either Education Law 3012-C or 3012-D. In order for a district to receive their annual increase in aid the district must submit an evaluation plan under either section, as determined locally, for commissioner approval.
Justification
This bill will provide districts with flexibility to locally determine which evaluation system they utilize, while also ensuring that districts receive their aid increase. Members of the education field have expressed satisfaction with parts of both Education Law 3012-C and 3012-D. This legislation will allow districts to collectively bargain for the evaluation system that best fits the needs of their school and its professionals.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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