This bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 17:418.1 and 3996(B)(89) to mandate salary increases for teachers and other school employees in Louisiana. Specifically, it requires public school systems to provide a permanent salary increase of at least $2,000 for certificated personnel and $1,000 for non-certificated personnel, effective from the 2025-2026 school year. The funding for these increases must come from net savings realized by the school system due to a reduction in employer contribution rates related to the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana. If the savings are insufficient to cover the full increases, the remaining amount will be funded through the minimum foundation program formula. The bill also stipulates that these salary increases will not replace any existing salaries or supplements.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for charter schools, stating that they must comply with the same compensation requirements for teachers and school employees as public schools, provided they participate in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana. The legislation outlines compliance reporting requirements for public school systems, including a certification of the implementation of salary increases by December 31, 2025, and a report from the Department of Education by March 1, 2026, detailing compliance. Non-compliance will require the school system's superintendent to appear before legislative committees.