This amendment replaces the bill and provides that, beginning in the school year starting after June 30, 2025, the minimum hourly wage for educational technicians is 150% of the state minimum hourly wage and the minimum hourly wage for other school support staff who are paid hourly is 125% of the state minimum hourly wage. If the state minimum hourly wage is increased on January 1st of any year, the minimum hourly wage for educational technicians and other school support staff is increased beginning July 1st of the same year. The amendment provides that, beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 and for each subsequent fiscal year, the Commissioner of Education is required to update the salary matrix to reflect any increase in the minimum hourly wage of educational technicians and clerical staff. The Department of Education is directed to incorporate the minimum hourly wage into the essential programs and services funding model. The amendment also provides that for the 2025-2026 school year only, the State shall pay 100% of the additional funding necessary to achieve the minimum hourly wage. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED (See attached) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

Statutes affected:
Bill Text C-C (H-927): 20-A.15677