This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to provide a pay increase for teachers who have more than 30 students in their classroom. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that mandates an additional payment of $25 per day for each student exceeding the 30-student limit in grades 7 through 12. However, this additional compensation will not apply to classes related to physical education, band, chorus, strings, theater, dance, and other artistic performance classes.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these payments will be in addition to any amounts prescribed in the State Minimum Salary Schedule and will be paid in equal monthly installments, ensuring that they are considered part of the state minimum salaries for teachers. The bill aims to address the challenges faced by teachers managing larger class sizes and to provide them with appropriate financial recognition for their efforts.

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Introduced Version: 18A-4-2