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Sen. Pete Miller, R-Avon, proposed legislation that would allow non-union teachers the right to bargain with their districts for salaries and benefits. But Senate Bill 302 also says that a teacher who enters into a non-union contract waives other due process rights if he or she is fired.

Caitlin Gamble, director of policy and research for Hoosiers for Quality Education, told the House Education Committee on Wednesday that current law leave many teachers “without a voice” in their contracts.

“We believe it’s time to start treating teachers like the professionals they are,” Gamble said. “Why not give those teachers the ability to have a conversation with their employer? Why not empower a teacher with the ability to advocate for themselves?”

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