Fairness For Teachers

Because decisions should be based on facts – not politics.

Every teacher deserves to be treated with fairness and respect.  That’s why they need legislation that ensures employment decisions are guided by a clear, neutral process – with facts reviewed by an independent hearing officer, not politics, personal bias, or outside pressure. Legislation that protects good teachers will strengthen trust in our schools and allows our communities to keep great educators in the classroom where they belong.

Most workers already have these common-sense safeguards. By establishing a fair, consistent process, decisions will be made transparently and responsibly – so families can trust that schools are doing what’s right for students and for the people who serve them every day.

Fair process is not a privilege — it is the foundation of strong public schools.

Teachers need to be treated fairly and need a fair and consistent termination process that places binding decisions in the hands of neutral hearing officer to guarantee that terminations are grounded in facts, not politics or personal bias.  A fair termination process strengthens transparency, protects good educators from arbitrary discipline, and supports stability in our schools. When educators are treated fairly, students benefit from experienced teachers who can stay focused on their work and remain in the profession they love.

Protecting the people who protect our kids.

Teachers, and other public employees like social workers, nurses, and first responders face a growing wave of online harassment and intimidation. Teachers need privacy protection that will keep their personal contact information – like home addresses – confidential, while leaving all job-related records fully public.

A fair and balanced legislative approach to privacy ensures that decisions about what stays private and what remains public are made through a clear, fair process – not politics or pressure. When educators feel safe, they can focus on doing what matters most: supporting children, strengthening families, and serving their communities with professionalism and care.