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WV HB4941
WV HB4941To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers
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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 match the salaries of Aide I, II, III, IV, V (Special Education Aides) with that of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers and then increasing that amount by 5% for the Aide V position; increase the pay of self-contained, special education teachers by 10%; define a critical vacancy; and to require board staff who are certified in the subject area of a critical vacancy to go to the classroom and fill that position until someone is hired to do so.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve compensation and staffing for special education professionals by increasing salaries for special education aides and teachers in self-contained classrooms, while also addressing critical staffing shortages. Specifically, it mandates that special education aides classified as "Aide II" or "Aide V" will have their salaries matched to those of "Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers," with an additional 5% raise for the "Aide V" position. Furthermore, special education teachers working in self-contained classrooms will receive a 10% pay increase. The bill also defines a "critical vacancy" as any position that must be filled to ensure student success, safety, and compliance with standards, and requires certified board staff to temporarily fill such vacancies in their subject area until a permanent hire is made.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
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=4941&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954518626 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4941%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4941 |
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