The bill amends RCW 28A.150.410 to establish new minimum state salary allocations for various categories of school staff, including certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff, and classified staff. By the 2018-19 school year, the minimum allocation for certificated instructional staff is set to increase to a statewide average of $64,000, while the allocation for certificated administrative staff will rise to $95,000, both adjusted for inflation from the 2017-18 school year. Additionally, starting with the 2025-26 school year, the minimum allocation for classified staff will increase to $67,325, and by the 2026-27 school year, it will further rise to $73,384, both adjusted for inflation from the 2023-24 school year.

The bill also introduces provisions for future salary adjustments, including a review and rebasing of salary allocations every four years starting in the 2023-24 school year to ensure alignment with staffing costs. Furthermore, it specifies that salary allocations must be adjusted for regional differences in hiring costs, with adjustments outlined in the omnibus appropriations act for each school year through at least 2022-23. The bill clarifies definitions and categories of staff, including classified administrative staff and other classified staff, to ensure comprehensive coverage of salary allocations across different roles within the education system.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.150.410