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State of South Dakota
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SEVENTY-THIRD
SESSION
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 1998 |
| 334B0316 |
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
ENGROSSED
NO.
HB1133
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2/19/98
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| Introduced by: Representative Cutler and Senator Everist |
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act
to clarify provisions relating to teacher contracts and to
declare an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 13-43-6.3 be amended to read as follows:
13-43-6.3. Until a teacher is in or beyond the fourth consecutive term of employment as a teacher with the school district, a school board may or may not renew the teacher's contract. The superintendent or school board shall give written notice of nonrenewal by April fifteenth but is not required to give further process or a reason for nonrenewal.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 13-43-6.3 be amended to read as follows:
13-43-6.3. Until a teacher is in or beyond the fourth consecutive term of employment as a teacher with the school district, a school board may or may not renew the teacher's contract. The superintendent or school board shall give written notice of nonrenewal by April fifteenth but is not required to give further process or a reason for nonrenewal.
After a teacher is in or beyond the fourth consecutive term of employment as a teacher with
the school district,
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13-43-6.1 and 13-43-6.2 apply to any nonrenewal of the teacher's
contract. Written notice of nonrenewal of a teacher's contract shall be given by April fifteenth.
Acceptance by the teacher of an offer from the district to enter into a new contract with the teacher shall be in the manner specified in the offer. Failure of the teacher to accept the offer in the manner specified shall result in the termination of the existing contract between the teacher and the district at the end of its term.
Section 2. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
BILL HISTORY
1/20/98 First read in House and referred to Education. H.J. 122
2/10/98 Scheduled for Committee hearing on this date.
2/10/98 Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, AYES 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 537
2/11/98 Education Hog Housed.
2/12/98 House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, AYES 63, NAYS 4. H.J. 631
2/13/98 First read in Senate and referred to Education. S.J. 510
2/18/98 Scheduled for Committee hearing on this date.
2/18/98 Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, AYES 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 574
Acceptance by the teacher of an offer from the district to enter into a new contract with the teacher shall be in the manner specified in the offer. Failure of the teacher to accept the offer in the manner specified shall result in the termination of the existing contract between the teacher and the district at the end of its term.
Section 2. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
BILL HISTORY
1/20/98 First read in House and referred to Education. H.J. 122
2/10/98 Scheduled for Committee hearing on this date.
2/10/98 Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, AYES 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 537
2/11/98 Education Hog Housed.
2/12/98 House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, AYES 63, NAYS 4. H.J. 631
2/13/98 First read in Senate and referred to Education. S.J. 510
2/18/98 Scheduled for Committee hearing on this date.
2/18/98 Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, AYES 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 574
