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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering, beginning July 1, 2026, the minimum salary for all public school employees to be $60,000; and establishing, subject to certain conditions, certain salary increases for certain public school employees.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve public school employee salaries in Maryland. Beginning July 1, 2026, it sets a minimum salary of $60,000 for all public school employees. Additionally, starting July 1, 2024, it establishes salary increases for qualified educators, including a $10,000 increase for those who earn National Board Certification or an approved alternative high-quality credential, and a $7,000 increase for those assigned to low-performing schools. These salary increases are subject to the implementation of certain education accountability measures. The bill provides context on the definition of "public school employee" and "qualified educator" for the purposes of the legislation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Sarah Elfreth (D)*,
Dawn Gile (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Michael Jackson (D),
Ben Kramer (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Johnny Salling (R),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/28/2024 ) (on 02/28/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0545?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0545f.pdf |
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