Bill Summary:

Current law states that a school district cannot require, by inference or otherwise, a teacher to become a member of a group or organization as part of their employment contract or agreement. The bill clarifies that a teacher has the right to opt in or opt out of membership in a group or organization at any time. The state board of education is required to promulgate rules that require the department of education to notify in writing or electronically teachers, at least 2 times per year, of their rights relating to opting in or out of membership in a group or organization related to their employment.

CEA Position Rationale: The state should not dictate to any organization how to interact with membership. Further this is "Right to work" by another name and an attempt to silence the voice of educators but NOT private organizations.

Legislative Priorities: Prioritize Working Families and Union Values, Attract and Retain High Quality Educators and Improve Educator Workload

Tier: 2