Amends existing law to revise the definitions of “instructional staff,” “measurable student achievement,” and “performance criteria.”

Section 33-1001, Idaho Code, contains the definitions that are used throughout Chapter 10, Title 33. This includes the definition of pupil services staff and instructional staff, as well the other terms used in the career ladder. The proposed amendment would provide technical changes to the definition of instructional staff to make it clear that certificated teachers working in a mentoring capacity still fall within the definition. These individuals currently are within this classification, however, we have received questions asking for verification of this fact. The proposed amendments would clarify who is included in the definition of Instructional Staff and make additional technical corrections.