The proposed bill would amend section 15-502 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, updating the procedures for employing school personnel. It would require the governing board to transmit electronic contracts to certificated employees' school district and personal email addresses before the start of the next school year if a contract has not been sent by the end of the current school year. Additionally, it mandates that the governing board adopt personnel policies ensuring noncertificated personnel receive due process procedures equivalent to those for certificated teachers.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a conditional certificate can serve as a valid teaching certificate for wage payment if the teacher files it with the county school superintendent and receives the official certificate within three months of starting employment. It also specifies that a dependent of a governing board member cannot be employed in the same school district without board consent. Lastly, it updates the definition of part-time employment for teachers to ensure they retain certain rights if they have been employed for a significant portion of three consecutive school years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-502