SB 117: Public school teachers; reemployment of teacher who has not received continuing contract status.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Public school teachers; terms of employment; reemployment of teacher who has received continuing contract status; written notice required. Requires written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract to be given by the teacher by June 15 of each year; otherwise, the contract continues in effect for the ensuing year in conformity with local salary stipulations, including increments. Current law requires such written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract to be given by either the teacher or the school board by June 15 of each year. This bill is identical to HB 125.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0333)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 333 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 3, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB117)
6. February 27, 2026Signed by President
7. February 27, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. February 27, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB117ER)
9. February 27, 2026Enrolled
10. February 25, 2026House substitute agreed to by Senate (35-Y 5-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Passed House with substitute (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
12. February 23, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substitute

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