An Act relative to educator pay
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to ensure that all public school educators in Massachusetts receive a minimum salary equivalent to a living wage as determined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. The goal is to provide educators with a wage that adequately covers the cost of living in the state. The bill was referred to the Education committee and subsequently concurred in by the House.
Key provisions
- Requires public school educators to be paid at least the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage.
- Defines ‘living wage’ using the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
- Applies to all public school educators in Massachusetts.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (S2792).
Who is affected
- Public school educators
- Massachusetts public school districts
- Teachers
- School administrators
- Education professionals
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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