The bill amends Section 16-7-29 of the General Laws regarding the minimum salary schedule for certified personnel in public schools. It establishes that every municipality and regional school district must create a salary schedule based on years of service, experience, and training, with a maximum of twelve annual steps. However, it introduces a specific provision for the Providence public school district, allowing the parties to negotiate alternative salary schedules that do not adhere to the standard provisions. These alternative schedules may include other bases for increased compensation, including bonuses for teachers who take on greater responsibilities.

The bill clarifies that nothing in this section prevents the freezing or reduction of the monetary value of the salary schedule steps through collective bargaining. The act is set to take effect upon passage, aiming to provide more flexibility in compensation structures for teachers in the Providence public school district.

Statutes affected:
746: 16-7-29