Certificated school employees: permanent status.
The bill is expected to have a significant impact on how school districts manage the employment status of teachers. By increasing the time for certification from two to three years, the legislation aims to ensure that only those who demonstrate effective teaching over a longer period achieve permanent status. This change is posited to improve teacher quality within those districts, aligning with educational standards for effective teaching. Additionally, the bill imposes responsibilities on the governing boards to adopt rules regulating the determination of effective teaching, which could influence how evaluations are conducted.
Assembly Bill 2675, introduced by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, amends various sections of the Education Code concerning the classification of certificated school employees as permanent employees. The primary focus of the bill is to extend the period required for teachers to achieve permanent status from two complete consecutive years to three. This change applies to employees who are reelected for a subsequent school year in teaching positions requiring certification qualifications. In addition, the bill allows the governing board of a school district to designate a probationary period of up to four consecutive school years for employees before they can be considered permanent.
While the intent behind AB 2675 is generally viewed as a move towards better teaching standards, the bill may face contention regarding its implementation. Some stakeholders might argue that extending the probationary period could lead to job insecurity among teachers during those years, potentially affecting teacher recruitment and retention. Furthermore, the new evaluation procedures mandated by the bill may clash with existing collective bargaining agreements, leading to disputes over educator rights and employment terms. The legislation includes provisions that are to be effective unless they conflict with existing agreements, which may prompt further scrutiny and pushback from teachers’ unions.