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Panel adopts amendment to TEAMS Act bill, removing special five‑year contracts for 20+ year teachers
Summary
Lawmakers adopted an amendment to HB122 that removes a provision granting guaranteed five‑year contracts to teachers with 20 or more years' service, making contract terms uniform going forward (up to three years) while protecting existing contracts; the committee gave the amended bill a favorable report.
The Education Policy Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 122 that changes how the TEAMS teacher incentive contract treats long‑service teachers.
Representative Baker, who offered the amendment, said it removes language that previously required a five‑year contract for participating teachers with more than 20 years’ service. The amendment replaces that provision with language stating that, beginning Oct. 1, 2026, no new contract under the…
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