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WV HB4939
WV HB4939To provide $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide a $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the annual salary bonus for West Virginia classroom teachers who achieve certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a rigorous process designed to improve teaching quality, from $3,500 to $10,000. This increased bonus will be paid annually for the duration of the teacher's national certification and will be in addition to their regular salary. The bill also maintains provisions for reimbursement of certification fees and associated expenses, with specific details on how these reimbursements will be handled by the West Virginia Department of Education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Education (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=4939&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4939%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4939 |
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