House Bill 296 Summary

• Creates a career ladder compensation system for instructional staff with residency and professional compensation rungs, with specific allocation amounts increasing through 2020 ($32,700-$50,000 base range).

• Implements phased transition from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020 where existing instructional staff move annually on the career ladder based on performance criteria and measurable student achievement.

• Establishes master teacher premiums of $4,000 per year for three years for instructional staff meeting minimum qualifications including 8+ years experience and demonstration of instructional mastery.

• Requires instructional staff to obtain a professional endorsement after three years to be placed on renewable contracts; creates Idaho professional endorsement eligibility based on meeting performance criteria and professional learning plans.

• Adds leadership premium funding ($850 per instructional and pupil service staff position) for activities including dual credit instruction, mentoring, counseling, and hard-to-fill positions; requires annual reporting to legislature on premium distribution.