The bill aims to increase the minimum salaries for teachers, school counselors, and school administrators in New Mexico. Specifically, it amends existing law to raise the minimum salary for a level one teacher from fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000), for a level two teacher from sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) to sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000), and for a level three-A teacher from seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) to seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000). Additionally, the bill stipulates that teachers involved in extended learning time programs or K-5 plus programs will receive additional salary at the same rate as their base salary for that teaching time.

The bill also outlines the licensure requirements for teachers at different levels, including the conditions for obtaining a level one, level two, and level three-A license. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, performance evaluations, and professional development for teachers to ensure competency at each level. The effective date for the provisions of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 22-10A-7, 22-10A-10, 22-10A-11