SB 270

Bill Subjects

Labor And Employment, Work Environment Labor And Employment, Wages, Arbitration, And Benefits Schools, Teachers Schools, Ilearn (Formerly Istep) And Testing Programs

Abstract

Provides that teacher working hours are subject to collective bargaining. Provides that an employer is required to discuss: (1) working conditions; and (2) student learning; with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Removes teacher evaluations from the list of items that are required to be considered to determine teacher salary increases or increments. Makes changes to the definition of the term "deficit financing" for purposes of determining the amount of money that is available for teacher contracts. Provides that ILEARN program test scores from the ILEARN program tests taken in the spring of 2019 or 2020 may not be used by a school corporation as part of an annual performance evaluation of a particular certificated employee.