HB 2800 is a legislative proposal that aims to increase the base salary of eligible teachers in Arizona by $5,000 in the fiscal year 2024 and by an additional $5,000 in the fiscal year 2025, resulting in a total increase of $10,000 from the fiscal year 2023 base salary. The bill also establishes the Pay Teachers First Fund with appropriations of $400 million for FY 2024 and $700 million for FY 2025 to support these salary increases. Furthermore, the bill prohibits any reduction of teacher salaries below the FY 2025 base salary schedule.

In addition to salary increases, the bill expands the scope of the School Online Transparency Portal, transferring its management to the Arizona Department of Education and requiring it to include detailed financial data for schools. It also mandates that school districts develop long-term and short-term facilities master plans, supported by appropriations for inspections and reviews. The enactment of HB 2800 is contingent upon the enactment of House Bill 2533, which pertains to classroom instruction.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-189.05, 15-248.01, 15-903, 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 15-502, 15-544, 15-747, 35-190, 15-943, 15-943.02, 15-189.06, 15-537
House Engrossed Version: 15-189.05, 15-248.01, 15-747, 15-903, 41-5706, 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 15-502, 15-544, 35-190, 15-943, 15-943.02, 15-189.06, 15-537, 15-761, 15-482, 15-481, 15-915