Bill
Bill > HB5239
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the state minimum salary schedule for teachers; and to raise the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000.
AI Summary
This bill, aiming to increase teacher salaries, proposes to raise the state minimum starting salary for teachers to $50,000, effective for the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter. The bill amends the existing State Minimum Salary Schedule, which outlines pay based on years of experience and educational attainment (e.g., "A.B." for a Bachelor of Arts degree, "M.A." for a Master of Arts degree). It also retains provisions for additional pay for teachers with 20 or more years of experience, special education teachers, and math instructors, as well as supplements based on certification and training levels.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5239&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV State Board of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954673996 |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954673997 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5239%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5239 |
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