This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding teacher strikes and organized work stoppages in Arizona. Under the new provisions, it explicitly prohibits any teacher employed by a school district or charter school from striking or engaging in an organized work stoppage, with violations resulting in the forfeiture of civil service rights, reemployment rights, and other employment-related benefits. The bill also clarifies that teachers retain the right to stop work individually, as long as they are not acting in concert with others.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if a strike or organized work stoppage occurs, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) must calculate specific metrics related to student attendance and instructional methods before and during the strike. Based on these calculations, the ADE is required to reduce the Base Support Level (BSL) of the affected school district or charter school. The bill defines "organized work stoppage" and outlines the conditions under which teachers may be deemed to be participating in such actions. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the prohibition against teacher strikes while establishing a framework for monitoring and penalizing violations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-326
House Engrossed Version: 15-504.01