HB657 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, each local board of education is required to adopt a reduction-in-force policy to objectively govern layoffs, recalls, and notifications of layoffs and recalls
This bill would prohibit the consideration of certain credentials in making staffing decisions
This bill would require the use by the board of a weighted determination of demonstrated effectiveness of an employee in advancing student achievement in making staffing decisions
This bill would also provide for the temporary use of an interim reduction-in-force policy
To amend Section 16-1-33, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to written reduction in force policies adopted by local boards of education; to prohibit the consideration of certain credentials in making staffing decisions; to require the use of a weighted determination of demonstrated effectiveness of an employee in advancing student achievement in making staffing decisions; and to provide for the temporary use of an interim reduction-in-force policy.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| April 12, 2012 | Pending third reading on day 20 Favorable from Education Policy with 1 substitute | |
| April 12, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and | |
| April 10, 2012 | PERMISSION GRANTED | |
| April 5, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB657 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |