Teacher accountability.

HB 22 requires Wyoming public school districts to implement annual teacher evaluations starting in the 2019-2020 school year. These evaluations must include student test scores and other performance measures, with new teachers evaluated yearly until deemed "effective," while experienced teachers (with two consecutive "effective" ratings) are evaluated every three years. The law mandates that districts provide mentoring and professional development for teachers rated "in need of improvement" or "ineffective," and requires school boards to report evaluation results to the state education department annually. The bill directly affects all public school teachers and administrators in Wyoming, focusing on accountability through structured performance reviews tied to student outcomes.