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Introduced
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
In Committee
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in professional employees, further providing for minimum salaries for teachers.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Public School Code of 1949 to standardize teacher starting salaries within school districts, specifically requiring that for the 2026-2027 school year and subsequent years, teachers holding the same grade span state instructional certification will be placed on the same salary class and step, regardless of their individual school or assignment within the district. This means that teachers with equivalent qualifications and certifications would receive identical base salaries, which could help address potential pay inequities and create more consistent compensation practices across different schools within the same school district. The legislation will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving school districts time to adjust their salary structures to comply with the new requirement. By mandating uniform starting salaries based on certification level, the bill aims to promote fairness and potentially help in recruiting and retaining qualified teachers by ensuring more transparent and equitable initial compensation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (28)
Melissa Shusterman (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
John Inglis (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 06/24/2025)
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