This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish new requirements for minimum salaries for teachers in Pennsylvania. Specifically, it adds a new subsection to Section 1142.1, which mandates that starting salaries for teachers holding the same grade span State instructional certification within the same class and step must be uniform across school districts. This provision will take effect for the school term 2026-2027 and continue for each subsequent school term.

The intent of this legislation is to promote equity in teacher compensation across different school districts, ensuring that teachers with similar qualifications receive the same starting salary. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its enactment.