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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 51Ch. 3Art. 2§ 87609 Contract Employee Tenure Decision

§ 87609 Contract Employee Tenure Decision

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§ 87609 Contract Employee Tenure Decision

Key Takeaways

  • •If a school hires someone on 3 short-term contracts in a row, they have to make a big decision.
  • •After 3 contracts, the school must either give the person a permanent job or let them go.
  • •The school can't keep using short-term contracts forever—they have to choose.

Example

A teacher works at a school on short-term contracts for 3 years in a row.

After the third contract, the school must decide to either give the teacher a permanent job or stop employing them. They can't just keep renewing short-term contracts.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 87609 Contract Employee Tenure Decision

If a contract employee is employed under his or her third consecutive contract entered into pursuant to Section 87608.5, the governing board shall elect one of the following alternatives: (a) Employ the probationary employee as a tenured employee for all subsequent academic years. (b) Not employ the probationary employee as a tenured employee. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 973, Sec. 43. Operative July 1, 1991, pursuant to Sec. 70(e) of Ch. 973.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 87606 Faculty Contract Completion Rules
  • § 87413 Employee Seniority Determination Rules
  • § 87414 Employee Seniority Determination Rules
  • § 87415 Employee Seniority Determination Rules
  • § 87604 Community College Employee Classification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 87609.
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