Bill > HB4893

This bill aims to increase the minimum starting salary for a teacher to $50,000, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year and continuing thereafter. The bill provides a new state minimum salary schedule that sets the starting salary for teachers at $50,000, with incremental increases based on years of experience and level of education. The bill also retains existing provisions for additional compensation for teachers with at least 20 years of experience, as well as for teachers certified in special education or providing math instruction. Overall, the purpose of this bill is to raise the minimum salary for teachers in order to attract and retain qualified educators.