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GA HB333
GA HB333Education; require that the state minimum salary schedule shall be updated each year
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 20-2-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary schedules for professionals in elementary and secondary education, so as to require that the state minimum salary schedule shall be updated each year; to provide that such updates shall correspond to annual inflation and deflation rates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's education code to require the State Board of Education to update the minimum salary schedule for teachers annually by December 1st, with adjustments reflecting the previous calendar year's inflation or deflation rate. The board will use an established federal index, such as the Consumer Price Index reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to determine the appropriate salary adjustments. This means that teachers' minimum salaries will be automatically adjusted each year to help maintain their purchasing power in response to economic changes. The bill specifies that these new rules and procedures must be developed by July 1, 2025, and will become effective on that same date. By implementing this annual update mechanism, the legislation aims to ensure that teacher salaries keep pace with economic conditions and provide more predictable compensation for educators in Georgia's elementary and secondary schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Karen Bennett (D)*,
Lisa Campbell (D)*,
Spencer Frye (D)*,
Tangie Herring (D)*,
Phil Olaleye (D)*,
David Wilkerson (D)*,
Last Action
House Education Subcommittee On Policy (14:00:00 3/19/2025 415 CLOB) (on 03/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70063 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231672 |
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