2026 Regular Session
SB 516
Increasing state minimum salary for teachers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the state minimum salary for West Virginia teachers to $50,000 beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. It also includes an annual salary increase of $2,000 for all teachers and an additional $1,200 for teachers instructing math or providing special education services. The bill aims to provide a higher starting salary and ongoing compensation for educators in the state.
Key provisions
- Sets the state minimum teacher salary at $50,000 starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
- Provides an annual salary increase of $2,000 for all teachers.
- Offers an additional $1,200 annual salary increase for math instructors and special education teachers.
- Includes additional payments for classroom teachers with at least 20 years of experience.
- Specifies supplemental pay amounts based on years of experience and certification level.
- Addresses additional pay for math instruction and special education certification.
- Establishes a schedule for calculating supplemental pay based on years of experience.
- Updates the state minimum salary schedule to reflect the changes.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Teachers
- School Districts
- Teachers
- Education Professionals
- Students
Notable changes
- Increases the state minimum teacher salary significantly.
- Provides targeted salary increases for specific teaching roles (math and special education).
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