Texas § ED.21.154 - STATUS UNDER CONTINUING CONTRACT
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§ ED.21.154. STATUS UNDER CONTINUING CONTRACT
STATUS UNDER CONTINUING CONTRACT. Each teacher employed under a continuing contract is entitled to continue in the teacher's position or a position with the school district for future school years without the necessity for annual nomination or reappointment until the person: (1) resigns; (2) retires under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; (3) is released from employment by the school district at the end of a school year because of necessary reduction of personnel as provided by Section 21.157 ; (4) is discharged for good cause as defined by Section 21.156 and in accordance with the procedures provided by this chapter; (5) is discharged for a reason stated in the teacher's contract that existed on or before September 1, 1995, and in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter; or (6) is returned to probationary status, as authorized by Section 21.106 . Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
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What does The Texas Constitution § ED.21.154 cover?
Section ED.21.154 ("STATUS UNDER CONTINUING CONTRACT") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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