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TN HB0329

TN HB0329
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3, relative to wages.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
04/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
05/24/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, generally increases the base salaries in the state salary schedule for teachers formulated by the commissioner of education; prohibits an LEA from deducting dues from the wages of the LEA's employees for a professional employees' organization. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's education laws to increase the base salaries for teachers in the state salary schedule over the next four school years, reaching a minimum of $50,000 by the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the bill prohibits local education agencies (LEAs) from deducting dues from the wages of their employees for professional employees' organizations, though employees can still voluntarily pay such dues. The bill aims to improve teacher compensation and limit the ability of LEAs to automatically deduct union dues from employee paychecks.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 437 (on 05/24/2023)

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