The bill amends Section 48.051 of the Education Code to mandate that school districts allocate a portion of their funding increases to provide compensation raises for public school employees. Specifically, it requires that during any school year where the basic allotment exceeds that of the previous year, at least 30 percent of the increase must be used for salary increases. Of this amount, 75 percent is designated for classroom teachers, librarians, school counselors, and nurses, with a focus on rewarding experienced teachers. The remaining 25 percent can be used at the district's discretion to increase compensation for other full-time and part-time employees not covered in the first category.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement under Subsection (c-3) that mandates school districts to ensure that the compensation increase provided to each full-time and part-time employee results in a higher salary or hourly wage compared to the previous school year. This change aims to ensure that all district employees benefit from the funding increases, thereby enhancing overall employee compensation in public schools. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 48.051 (Education Code 48)