The proposed bill amends the Wyoming teacher employment law by removing the concept of "continuing contract" status for teachers and replacing it with "nonprobationary" status. It modifies the requirements for teacher evaluations, stipulating that nonprobationary teachers must be evaluated annually until they achieve an "effective" classification for two consecutive years, after which evaluations will occur at least once every three years. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "probationary teacher," and outlines the procedures for suspension, dismissal, and termination of teachers, including the rights to hearings and the process for notification.

Additionally, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to teacher employment and contract rights, specifically those that pertain to continuing contracts. It clarifies that all teachers employed in Wyoming after July 1, 2025, will be subject to the new policies, regardless of their prior employment status. The legislation emphasizes that the limited hearing rights provided do not create any property rights for teachers. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-3-110, 21-6-225, 21-7-102, 21-7-104, 21-7-105, 21-7-106, 21-7-109, 21-7-110, 21-7-112, 21-7-113, 21-7-103, 21-7-111