ID H0523

Creates an "advanced professional compensation rung" on the career ladder for instructional and pupil service staff, with allocations ranging from $52,000 to $63,000 depending on fiscal year (2020-2024).

Establishes eligibility requirements for advanced professional endorsement including eight years of certificate experience, meeting advanced performance criteria in three of five previous years, and serving in additional leadership roles.

Sets minimum salary requirements: effective July 1, 2022, no professional or advanced professional staff may be paid less than the professional rung minimum; effective July 1, 2025, advanced professional staff minimum applies.

Revises performance criteria for advanced professional rung to require proficient or higher rating with no unsatisfactory or basic components, distinguished rating in at least one domain, and 75% or more of students meeting achievement targets.

Increases additional education allocations effective July 1, 2020 for staff holding professional or advanced professional endorsements with bachelor's degree ($2,000) or master's degree ($3,500).