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| Date: | April 28, 2012 | | Contact Name: | Libbie Krueger | | Contact Phone: | 651.296.1388 | | Contact Email: | elizabeth.krueger@senate.mn | | For Immediate Release | |
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| TEACHER LAYOFF REFORM BILL EN ROUTE TO DAYTON Chief-author Senator Pam Wolf comments on the LIFO’s final passage |
(ST. PAUL) – The final version of “Last In, First Out” (LIFO) reform legislation passed through the Senate with bipartisan support. The bill, which aims to keep the best teachers in Minnesota’s classrooms, is now on its way to Governor Mark Dayton for his signature or veto.
Senator Pam Wolf (R – Spring Lake Park), the author of the legislation in the Senate, made the following statement regarding the bills final passage:
“I am proud of the work we have done to reform the last in, first out policy. I would like to thank my colleagues who offered their support for this bill which confirms that we value quality teachers. We know that teacher quality has a significant impact on student learning. Ending seniority-based layoff will help our schools keep their best teachers in the classroom and enhance the learning experience for Minnesota’s children. Although Governor Dayton has expressed concerns regarding this legislation, I hope that he can put special interests and partisan politics aside to ensure our schools have the ability to retain quality teachers and our students have the greatest possible chance for success.”
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