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This bill aims to restore salary supplements for teachers and instructional support personnel (ISP) by repealing an existing statute (G.S. 115C-302.10) and reinstating a previous State Board of Education policy from 2013 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Specifically, the bill will allow teachers and ISP to be paid on the "M" (Master's) salary schedule and receive salary supplements for advanced academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree levels. To implement this change, the bill appropriates $8 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction. This means that educators with advanced degrees will once again receive additional compensation that was previously eliminated, potentially helping to attract and retain highly qualified teachers by recognizing their advanced educational achievements. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these salary supplement changes.

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