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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum salary of $50,000 for teachers and providing at least a $2,000 salary increase for all teachers.
AI Summary
This bill, effective for the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter, aims to increase state minimum salaries for teachers by establishing a baseline of $50,000 for all teachers and ensuring at least a $2,000 salary increase for every teacher, which is reflected in the updated salary schedule where many entries now show $50,000 or more, replacing previous lower amounts. The bill also retains provisions for additional pay for teachers in math and special education, offering them either an extra $1,200 annually or three additional years of experience credit on the salary schedule, whichever is greater, and continues to outline supplementary pay based on teacher classification and years of experience.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Tom Takubo (R)*,
Charles Clements (R),
Vince Deeds (R),
Scott Fuller (R),
Amy Grady (R),
Mike Oliverio (R),
Rupie Phillips (R),
Mike Woelfel (D),
Last Action
Senate Education Committee Meeting (09:30:00 1/29/2026 Senate Finance Room 451-M) (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955807586 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb516%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=516 |
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