This bill amends Section 33-1004B of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding the career ladder for instructional and pupil service staff in Idaho's public schools. Key changes include the establishment of new salary allocation amounts effective July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, which increase the base allocations for residency, professional, and advanced professional compensation rungs. For instance, the residency allocation will rise to $47,477 in 2023 and $47,859 in 2024, while the professional allocation will increase to $50,349 and $50,859, respectively. Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for annual reviews of administrator evaluations to ensure adherence to state teaching evaluation frameworks.

The bill also outlines specific placement criteria for career technical education instructional staff based on their industry experience and provides additional allocations for those holding occupational specialist certificates. Furthermore, it mandates that school districts submit annual data to verify whether instructional and pupil service staff meet performance criteria for movement on the compensation rungs. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1004B