SB 92
Relating to enhanced pay for certain teachers
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to increase teacher salaries in West Virginia by providing a ‘market pay enhancement’ based on regional cost of living. The State Board of Education will calculate a multiplier reflecting the difference between the regional and West Virginia median home prices, which will then be applied to each county’s average teacher salary. Payments will be made annually to certified teachers in counties requiring an enhancement, subject to personal income tax, and are not subject to the state grievance process.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education will calculate a ‘market pay enhancement’ based on regional and West Virginia median home prices.
- The enhancement will be applied to each county’s average teacher salary annually.
- The State Board will certify the need for lump-sum payments to the State Auditor.
- Payments are subject to personal income tax.
- Market pay enhancements are not subject to the state grievance process.
- The calculation is performed every five years.
- The bill defines key terms related to the calculation process.
- The State Board may propose rules to implement the legislation.
Who is affected
- Certified Teachers in West Virginia
- The State Board of Education
- The State Auditor
- School Districts in West Virginia
- Taxpayers (due to personal income tax implications)
Notable changes
- Introduces a system for adjusting teacher salaries based on regional cost of living.
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