Bill > HB631

This bill modifies the salary schedule for certified professional personnel in Georgia's education system by requiring that the minimum base salary for teachers with bachelor's degrees be based on the national average living wage, starting July 1, 2026. The State Board of Education will be required to calculate and publish this national average living wage at least every three years, using research-based data from no less than three nationally recognized authorities. The bill maintains the existing provisions for salary increments based on experience and certificate level, with a key modification that teachers will not receive credit for years with ineffective performance ratings. The legislation also preserves existing provisions for educators with leadership degrees, ensuring they are not disadvantaged in salary placement unless they are in specific leadership positions. Additionally, the bill stipulates that local school administration cannot pay certificated professionals less than the state-prescribed minimum salary schedule. The changes aim to provide more competitive and fair compensation for educators by aligning their base salary with a broader measure of economic living standards, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70808