Bill > HB466

This bill requires public school systems to provide a permanent salary increase to teachers and other school employees using savings from reduced employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana. Specifically, certificated personnel (such as teachers, principals, and administrators) will receive a $2,250 increase, while noncertificated personnel (like aides, clerical staff, and support workers) will receive a $1,125 increase. The bill provides detailed guidelines about which types of personnel are included and how any excess savings can be used, such as hiring personnel in critical shortage areas, funding summer enrichment programs, supporting early childhood education, enhancing school security, or investing in technology. If a school system has more savings than needed for the mandated salary increases, they can provide additional uniform salary increases to personnel. The bill also requires school systems to report their implementation of these salary increases to the state Department of Education by December 31st each year. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to numeracy professional development for teachers, expanding requirements for professional development courses across various grade levels and establishing reporting mechanisms for course completion.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB466&sbi=y