SB1566 is a bill that amends sections 15-536 and 15-538.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, concerning school employees. The bill sets March 15 as the deadline for school district governing boards to offer teaching contracts for the next school year to both continuing and probationary teachers. It also makes technical changes to the language, such as replacing "from" with "after" and "electronic mail" with "email," to clarify the timing and means of contract offer receipt and acceptance.

The bill specifies that if a probationary teacher is not offered a contract or is dismissed, they must be notified by the governing board, and the notice must include reasons for non-renewal or dismissal. Additionally, the bill does not grant probationary teachers the right to a hearing under section 15-539, subsection F. For continuing teachers, the bill maintains the requirement for the governing board to offer contract renewals unless there is an intent to dismiss the teacher. The bill also clarifies the process for teachers to accept contracts and the consequences of proposing additional terms. The bill becomes effective on the general effective date.

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