Teacher Tenure Lawsuit Ruling
By: Staff
Updated: December 18, 2012
A Judge in Baton Rouge has upheld much of Gov. Jindal's education reform law that was facing a legal challenge.
Judge Michael Caldwell upheld three sections of Act 1, which changed how teachers are hired, fired, and evaluated.
Judge Caldwell did rule Section 1 of the act, which affects superintendent hiring, was unconstitutional.
The Louisiana Federation of Teachers originally filed suit against the act.
Governor Bobby Jindal issued a statement today on State District Judge Mike Caldwell's ruling on Act 1 that deals with teacher quality:
"We appreciate the judge's ruling. Today's ruling is a victory for students and teachers. This ruling upholds the core purpose of the law - rewarding effective teachers and supporting ineffective teachers who want to improve."
Judge Michael Caldwell upheld three sections of Act 1, which changed how teachers are hired, fired, and evaluated.
Judge Caldwell did rule Section 1 of the act, which affects superintendent hiring, was unconstitutional.
The Louisiana Federation of Teachers originally filed suit against the act.
Governor Bobby Jindal issued a statement today on State District Judge Mike Caldwell's ruling on Act 1 that deals with teacher quality:
"We appreciate the judge's ruling. Today's ruling is a victory for students and teachers. This ruling upholds the core purpose of the law - rewarding effective teachers and supporting ineffective teachers who want to improve."
