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This bill establishes a progressive minimum salary schedule for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers in Maine, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The minimum salary will incrementally increase from $45,000 in 2026-2027 to $52,500 in 2029-2030, with subsequent annual increases tied to the Chained Consumer Price Index (a measure of inflation). The state will provide supplemental funding to school administrative units to help them meet these new minimum salary requirements, focusing on units with existing salary schedules below the new minimums. School administrative units must report annually to the state the number of teachers eligible for these incremental salary increases. The bill repeals previous sections of law related to teacher minimum salaries and includes a provision for state financial support to help districts implement these salary increases. The new minimum salary provisions and associated state funding mechanism will be in effect from fiscal year 2026-2027 and are set to expire on July 1, 2028, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these salary changes.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=34&snum=132