Bill > SB92

This bill establishes a "market pay enhancement" for certified teachers in West Virginia to address regional cost of living disparities and make salaries more competitive with those in neighboring states. The enhancement is calculated by comparing the median home price in a teacher's county of employment and its surrounding counties (the "region") to the median home price across West Virginia. If the regional median home price is higher, a multiplier is determined based on this difference, which is then applied to the average teacher salary in that county to calculate the enhancement amount. This enhancement, which is paid annually as a lump sum starting in July 2027 and adjusted every five years, is intended to supplement existing salaries and is subject to personal income tax, but it is not subject to the state grievance process. The State Board of Education will be responsible for calculating and certifying these enhancements to the State Auditor, who will then issue the payments, and the Board will also report on these enhancements and may create rules to implement the program.

Education

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