Bill > SB892

This bill establishes a new minimum wage standard for education support professionals (ESPs) in Maryland, starting at $25.00 per hour beginning July 1, 2025. The bill defines an education support professional as a non-certificated public school employee who is part of a non-supervisory bargaining unit. Each county board of education will be required to pay this minimum wage, which will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers. If the CPI shows no growth or a decline, the minimum wage will remain unchanged. The calculation for the annual adjustment will be based on comparing the average CPI for the 12 months ending on June 30 with the average for the prior 12 months. The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt regulations to implement this new wage requirement. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, ensuring that the new minimum wage will be in place for the upcoming school year, and aims to provide better compensation for non-teaching school staff who play crucial roles in the educational system.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0892?ys=2025RS