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SB669 • 2025

Requires a school district that is making reductions in educator staff positions to prioritize seniority when determining which teachers to retain.

Requires a school district that is making reductions in educator staff positions to prioritize seniority when determining which teachers to retain.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham,, Robinson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Education.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would make a school district prioritize the length of time teaching when choosing which teachers to keep. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7).
Requires a school district that is making reductions in educator staff positions to prioritize seniority when determining which teachers to retain.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to procedures for the reduction of educator staff; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee