SB 827
Allows increased starting salaries for math, science, special education, ESL teachers in a metropolitan school district
Sponsor:
LR Number:
3389S.02I
Committee:
Last Action:
1/14/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Journal Page:
S81
Title:
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 827 – This act allows a metropolitan school district to offer an increased starting salary for teachers of math, science, special education, and English as a second language in order to attract and retain qualified teachers. The amount of the salary increase shall be between $3,000 and $5,000, as determined by the school district. This act creates the Metropolitan School District Improvement Fund in the state treasury.

This act is similar to a provision contained in SB 690 (2007).

MICHAEL RUFF

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