HB 5239
To increase the minimum starting salary for a teacher to $50,000
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the minimum starting salary for teachers in West Virginia from its current level to $50,000. It amends the state’s minimum salary schedule to reflect this change, ensuring that all teachers receive a minimum annual salary of $50,000. The bill also includes provisions for additional payments based on years of experience and specific certifications, such as math instruction or special education, potentially boosting teacher compensation further. It aims to attract and retain qualified educators in the state.
Key provisions
- Increases the state minimum teacher salary to $50,000.
- Adjusts the State Minimum Salary Schedule to align with the new $50,000 minimum.
- Provides additional annual payments of $1,781 for classroom teachers with at least 820 years of experience.
- Offers additional compensation for teachers certified in math or special education, based on experience.
- Includes provisions for additional experience years for teachers in specific areas of certification.
- Specifies supplemental payments based on years of experience and certification level.
- Establishes a schedule of supplemental payments for different certification levels (A.B., M.A., Doctorate).
- Allows for county supplements to be added to the minimum salary.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Teachers
- School Districts in West Virginia
- Students in West Virginia Schools
- Parents of Students in West Virginia Schools
- The West Virginia State Legislature
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