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HB 241 - Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers - New Mexico Key Vote

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Title: Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto to pass a bill that establishes new standards of evaluation for teachers, which include but are not limited to how a teacher's attendance may or may not affect their annual evaluation score.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits consideration of a teacher’s use of up to ten days of sick leave per year as part of a teacher’s annual performance evaluation score (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits consideration of personal leave days as part of a teacher's annual performance evaluation score (Sec. 1).

  • Requires teachers who use sick leave for more than three consecutive days, with or without pay, to submit documentation from a medical provider confirming the reason for the teacher’s absence (Sec. 1).

  • Authorizes schools to lower a teacher’s annual performance score if they determine that the teacher was using sick leave in a manner inconsistent with the school’s established policies (Sec. 1).

NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Title: Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers

Title: Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers

Vetoed by Governor Susana Martinez


Title: Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers

Title: Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers

Title: Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers

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