An Act relative to wages for substitute teacher
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to wages for substitute teachers, seeks to establish and standardize pay rates for substitute educators in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Currently, substitute teacher compensation is not clearly defined, leading to potential inequities and challenges in attracting and retaining qualified substitute teachers. The bill aims to provide a more consistent and fair wage structure for this vital role in the public education system.
Key provisions
- Establishes a minimum hourly wage for substitute teachers.
- Requires the Department of Education to develop guidelines for determining substitute teacher pay.
- Specifies that substitute teachers are entitled to overtime pay.
- Addresses reimbursement for expenses incurred by substitute teachers.
Who is affected
- Substitute Teachers
- School Districts
- Massachusetts Department of Education
- Students
- Parents
Notable changes
- Creates a formal framework for substitute teacher compensation.
- Addresses the lack of standardized pay rates currently in place.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
William C. Galvin
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