SB 19 - Arthur, Lauren
Increases minimum starting salary for teachers
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1184S.01I
Title
SB 19
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2023
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Education and Workforce Development Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 19 - This act increases the minimum teacher's salary from $25,000 to $38,000 beginning with the 2023-24 school year. The minimum salary for a teacher with a master's degree and at least ten years of teacher experience in public schools is increased from $33,000 to $46,000.
The Joint Committee on Education shall issue an annual report, beginning January 1, 2025, to the General Assembly that assesses whether or not teachers' salaries are competitive with those in other states.
OLIVIA SHANNON