This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia to provide significant salary increases for both teachers and service personnel in the state's education system. Specifically, it proposes a $10,000 pay raise for teachers over five years, with annual increments of $2,000 starting in the 2026-2027 school year and continuing through the 2030-2031 school year. Additionally, the bill outlines a 25% pay raise for service personnel, which will be implemented as a 5% increase each year over the same five-year period.

The bill includes new legal language that specifies these salary increases, with the intention of enhancing the compensation structure for educators and support staff. The proposed changes are designed to address the financial challenges faced by these professionals and to improve retention and recruitment within the education sector. Overall, the bill reflects a commitment to investing in the state's educational workforce by ensuring competitive salaries that align with the demands of their roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-2, 18A-4-8a