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 school districts. 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, $48,347, and $49,219 for the first three years, while the professional allocation will increase to $50,349, $52,132, and $53,914 for the same period. Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for annual reviews of administrator evaluations to ensure fidelity to the state framework for teaching evaluation.

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 determine if staff members meet performance criteria for movement on the compensation rungs, with the Department of Education responsible for calculating eligibility based on submitted data. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1004B