Bill > SCR1041

This resolution, enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona, mandates increased transparency and reporting regarding teacher salaries in charter schools and school districts. It requires charter schools to include in their budgets and prominently post on their websites the average teacher salaries for the current and previous years, the dollar and percentage increase in average salaries, the salary schedule for eligible teachers, and the number of eligible teachers employed. The Department of Education is tasked with compiling this information from all charter schools statewide and submitting a report to the joint legislative budget committee and the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting by November 30th annually. Furthermore, the resolution establishes a new section in Arizona Revised Statutes (15-248.01) that, if voters approve increased distributions from the state land trust permanent funds, will require school districts and charter schools to raise the base salary of all eligible teachers by a specific amount, ensuring the increase is uniform regardless of experience. The resolution also outlines conditions under which base salaries could be reduced if per-pupil expenditures decrease, establishes a "teacher pay fund" for these salary increases, and defines who qualifies as an "eligible teacher," generally meaning those employed full-time who spend a significant portion of their time on non-administrative instructional activities or are special education teachers supporting academic achievement. Finally, it amends the budget format for school districts to include similar reporting requirements for teacher salaries and the number of eligible teachers, with the Department of Education again responsible for compiling and reporting this data statewide.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85335