This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the salary structure for state teachers. It aims to provide a 25% pay increase for teachers across all salary scales, effective July 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for additional payments to teachers based on their years of experience and specific qualifications, such as those teaching math or special education, which are already established in the current law.

In addition to the proposed pay increase, the bill deletes a section that reiterates that these payments will be in addition to amounts prescribed in the State Minimum Salary Schedule and other supplements. The new language emphasizes the 25% increase as a significant enhancement to teacher salaries, reflecting a commitment to improving compensation for educators in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-2