Proposal lists rights for public school teachers and instructors

The proposal lists rights for teachers, including respectful and safe working conditions, sharing certain student information with families, and reporting student behavior. The proposal defines teachers as people who teach in public schools or public charter schools, including in classrooms and career and technical education settings. Teachers may share student information with a parent or legal guardian only when state law and federal privacy law allow it. Discipline must be permitted by the school board and follow school and district policy. The stated protection from retaliation does not cover discipline imposed under school and district policy.

Each public school district and public charter school board would post the listed rights on its website. The posting duty applies to every public school district and public charter school board. The proposal would take effect upon passage.