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WV HB4902

WV HB4902
To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers.


summary

Introduced
01/18/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to match the salaries of Aide V (Special Education Aides) with that of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers and then increasing that amount by 5% for the Aide V position; increase the pay of self-contained, special education teachers by 10%; define a critical vacancy; and to require board staff who are certified in the subject area of a critical vacancy to go to the classroom and fill that position until someone is hired to do so.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide pay increases for special education aides and self-contained special education teachers in West Virginia. Specifically, it proposes to match the salaries of Aide V (Special Education Aides) with that of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers and then increase the Aide V salary by an additional 5%. Additionally, the bill calls for a 10% pay increase for self-contained, special education teachers. The bill also defines a "critical vacancy" and requires board staff who are certified in the subject area of a critical vacancy to fill that position until someone is hired.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

To House Finance (on 02/22/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ Special Education

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