The proposed bill SB1566 amends existing Arizona law regarding the timeline for school districts to offer teaching contracts to continuing and probationary teachers. Under the new legislation, school district governing boards are required to offer contracts by March 15 each year, which is a specific deadline not previously established in current law. The bill also clarifies the process for notifying teachers about contract offers and the acceptance timeline, stipulating that teachers must indicate their acceptance within 15 business days after receiving the contract offer.

Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to the language surrounding the notification process for teachers who will not be reemployed, ensuring that the governing board's intention is communicated effectively. It maintains the requirement for the governing board to provide reasons for non-reemployment and allows for preliminary notices of inadequacy to be issued by designated employees without prior board approval. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the contract renewal process and enhance clarity in communication between school districts and teachers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-536, 15-538.01, 15-538, 15-539, 15-541, 15-544, 15-537
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-536, 15-538.01, 15-538, 15-539, 15-541, 15-544, 15-537