Sec. 3.
(1) Before the end of each school year, the controlling board shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his or her work has been effective. Subject to subsection (2), a probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least 15 days before the end of the school year that his or her services will be discontinued.
(2) A teacher who is in a probationary period may be dismissed from his or her employment by the controlling board at any time.
History: 1937, Ex. Sess., Act 4, Eff. Sept. 1, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 38.83 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 216, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1967 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 101, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2011 Popular Name: Teachers' Tenure Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 38 - Civil Service and Retirement
Act 4 of 1937 (Ex. Sess.) - Teachers' Tenure (38.71 - 38.191)
Article II - Probationary Period. (38.81...38.84)
Section 38.81 - Teachers' Probationary Period; Continuing Tenure.
Section 38.82 - Probationary Period.
Section 38.82a - Probationary Teacher Rated as Effective or Highly Effective; Displacement.
Section 38.83b - Successful Completion of Probationary Period; Conditions.
Section 38.84 - Probationary Period; Portions of Act Inapplicable.