This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the minimum monthly salaries for school service personnel. It aims to provide a significant raise of $900 per month, effective July 1, 2026. The bill also updates the minimum pay structure for service employees, replacing the previous years mentioned in the law with the new school year of 2026-2027. Additionally, it introduces a new State Minimum Pay Scale Pay Grade Schedule, which will determine the minimum monthly pay based on the employee's class title and pay grade.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding additional pay for service personnel based on educational qualifications. It increases the additional monthly pay for those holding an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate degree from $40 to $60. The bill also maintains various stipulations regarding pay for extra duties, holiday work, and asbestos-related responsibilities, ensuring that service personnel are compensated fairly for their work. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the financial support for school service personnel in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 18A-4-8a