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MA H455

Relative to wages for substitute teacher


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to wages for substitute teachers. Education.

AI Summary

This bill sets a minimum wage for substitute teachers in public elementary and secondary schools in Massachusetts. It requires that substitute teachers be paid at least 85% of the daily rate of a beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree, or the minimum hourly wage set by state law, whichever is greater. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is responsible for calculating the statewide average salary for beginning teachers to determine the appropriate minimum wage for substitute teachers. The bill exempts substitute teachers who are represented by a union in their school district.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)

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