ARTICLE 3
Ri hts of Public Sc ool Educators
CERTIFICATION BARRIERS & · SUPPORTS ·
EFFECTIVE FOR SY 2025-26
Addressing Barriers to Certification
Waives certification exam and application fees for the first administration for special education, bilingual, or other high-need certification areas
Requires SBOE to pay the vendor directly for the exam
Allows partial retakes for bilingual certification test components not passed
SBOE Sanctions
Prohibits sanctions against teachers who resign mid-contract due to:
• Serious illness of self or close family
• Spouse relocation for employment
• • Significant family need requiring relocation or pause in employment
• Reasonable belief the teacher had permission to resign
REQUIRED NOTICES TO EDUCATORS
EFFECTIVE FOR SY 2025-26
Threats
Requires immediate notice to staff when a threat directly affecting them is made that must include nature of the threat and relevant safety information
Complaints
Requires notification to an employee when a complaint is filed against them that give them an opportunity to submit a written response to be included in the record
Vacant Position
Reduces the notice period a district must give before filling a certified position from 10 to five days
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