House Bill 630 Summary

• School districts receive an additional $3,000 allocation for career technical education instructional staff holding an occupational specialist certificate in their teaching area.

• Career ladder compensation increases for instructional staff are phased in from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, with staff moving one cell annually based on employment and performance criteria.

• Education allocation amounts for staff with professional endorsements and additional credentials increase progressively, ranging from $400-$2,000 for bachelor's degree holders and $700-$3,500 for master's degree holders between 2015-2020.

• Specific salary allocation tables are provided for each fiscal year period from 2015-2020, with residency and professional compensation rungs showing cell-by-cell compensation amounts.

• Requires annual review of a sample of administrator evaluations by the state department of education to verify compliance with the state framework for teaching evaluation, with findings reported to legislative committees and the state board of education.