House Bill No. 3558 amends Section 21.002 of the Education Code to establish new requirements for teacher employment contracts. The bill mandates that contracts must include specific provisions detailing the number of service days required from educators, the first and last days of the contract term, and a requirement for school districts to compensate educators at their daily rate for any additional service days beyond the specified number. This addition aims to provide clarity and fairness in the employment terms for educators.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to contracts entered into on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Contracts signed before this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws in place at the time of their signing, ensuring that the new provisions do not retroactively affect previously established agreements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 21.002 (Education Code 21)