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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the pay of teachers from 35 years of experience to 45 years of experience.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning teacher pay, proposes to extend the maximum number of years of experience that are recognized for salary supplements from 35 years to 45 years for various teacher classifications, including "4th Class," "3rd Class," "2nd Class," "A.B." (Bachelor of Arts), "A.B. + 15" (Bachelor of Arts plus 15 graduate credits), "M.A." (Master of Arts), and higher degrees. This change will affect the additional amount paid per year of experience for teachers, ensuring that those with more than 35 years of experience up to 45 years will receive increased compensation. The bill also adjusts the effective school year for these salary changes to 2026-2027.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Dave Foggin (R)*,
William Bell (R),
Wayne Clark (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Andy Shamblin (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4453&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV State Board of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=947777563 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4453%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4453 |
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