The bill proposes the repeal of the interstate teacher mobility compact and makes amendments to RCW 28A.405.220 regarding the nonrenewal of employment contracts for provisional employees in Washington school districts. It clarifies that provisional employees, defined as those in teaching or nonsupervisory certificated positions, may be subject to nonrenewal during their first three years of employment unless they meet certain criteria, such as prior experience in another district or receiving a satisfactory evaluation rating. The bill also modifies the notification process for nonrenewal decisions and establishes a procedure for provisional employees to request reconsideration of such decisions.

Additionally, the bill repeals multiple sections of RCW 28A.420, which previously outlined various aspects of the interstate teacher mobility compact, including its purpose, definitions, licensure requirements, and oversight mechanisms. This repeal indicates a significant shift away from the compact, which aimed to facilitate teacher mobility across state lines, and consolidates the nonrenewal process for provisional employees under the amended RCW 28A.405.220.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.405.220