ACT NO. 2011-270

The Students First Act

Section Summary

Section 1: names the bill (page 2)Section 2: defines the intent of the bill (page

2-3)Section 3: defines terms (pages 3-7)

These sections are straightforward and non-controversial.

Section 4Establishment of Tenure/NP

Special Rules with Tenure/NP

Section 5Termination of Probationary Employees

Section 5Termination of Non-Tenured Teachers

Section 5Annual Renewal for NT Teachers

Section 6Reasons for Termination of Tenured/NP

But never for political or personal reasons

Section 6Termination of Tenured/NP

Section 6Termination of Tenured/NP

Section 6Termination of Tenured/NP

Either party can appeal to Court of Civil Appeals

Section 6While the appeal is going…

Section 6Selecting the Hearing Officer

Section 6Reduced Compensation: Tenured/NP

Section 6Suspension of Tenured Personnel

Section 6Notice Provisions

Section 7Reassignments and Transfers

Employees may be

Reassigned Transferred

to any position for which they are qualified

by skill, training, or experience

Section 7Reassignment

Section 7Transfers: Tenured Teachers

Section 7Transfers: NP Employees

Section 7Probationary employees: transfer to lower

pay

Section 7Tenured/NP: Transfer to Lower Pay

Section 8

Very Important:

Once the superintendent notifies the board of a proposed personnel action, there shall be no discussion between the superintendent and board or among board members.

Section 9

Section 10Loss of Certificate

Section 11Teacher Notice of Resignation

Section 12Legal Relief

Section 13Leave of Absence

Section 14Repeals TTA and FDA

Section 15Financial Obligation

Section 16Implementation Dates