Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that removes continuing contract status from the Wyoming teacher employment law and establishes procedures for nonprobationary teachers who receive notice of termination.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the termination of a probationary teacher's employment for any reason not specifically prohibited by law, and specifies that a probationary teacher shall be notified in writing of the reasons for termination no later than April 15 each year (Sec. 1).

• Defines "probationary teacher" as a teacher who has been employed by the same school district within the state for less than 3 consecutive school years and has not had his or her contract renewed for a 4th consecutive school year (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that with the exception of probationary teachers, any teacher receiving notice of termination is entitled to a hearing before the board regarding the reasons for termination upon submission of a written request to the board, within 7 days after receipt of the termination notice (Sec. 1).

• Requires the board to issue a written order to either terminate or retain the teacher within 20 days of the hearing (Sec. 1).

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