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This bill establishes minimum compensation standards for teachers and certain unlicensed school staff in Minnesota, with key provisions that set baseline wage thresholds and create supporting aid programs. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the bill mandates that full-time equivalent teachers must receive a base salary ranging from $60,000 to $100,000 depending on their degree and years of experience, with these thresholds to be periodically adjusted for inflation every four years. For unlicensed staff who work at least 14 hours per week and regularly interact with students, the bill sets a minimum wage threshold of $25 per hour, also subject to periodic inflation adjustments. The legislation creates two new aid programs: one to help school districts cover the increased teacher compensation costs, and another to support districts in meeting the new unlicensed staff wage requirements. Additionally, the bill requires the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to submit a comprehensive report by January 15, 2026, detailing hourly worker compensation across various job classifications in schools, including data on wages, vacancies, health insurance contributions, and employment numbers. The bill explicitly states that these new provisions do not modify existing collective bargaining obligations and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3119&ssn=0&y=2025