Teacher Union Reforms: New Rules for Operations and Funding
This bill introduces new rules for teacher unions, particularly the National Education Association (NEA). It restricts their political involvement and changes how membership dues are collected. The aim is to increase transparency and refocus on education, impacting teachers' rights and duties and school operations.
Key points
Teacher unions will be prohibited from engaging in political activities or influencing legislation.
Membership dues from state or local government employees can only be collected with clear consent and without payroll deductions.
Unions will not be allowed to discriminate or establish quotas based on race, gender, or origin.
Unions will be prohibited from promoting or requiring members to affirm certain controversial beliefs, such as systemic racism.
Unions will not be allowed to call or participate in strikes or work stoppages affecting state or local government.
The NEA will lose its property tax exemption in the District of Columbia.
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