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IN SB0399
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Melton
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $315,000,000 from the state general fund for the 2019-2021 biennium to fund annual educator salary grants to school corporations
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Requires school corporations to provide a 2.5% salary increase to eligible educators to receive grant funding
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Eligible educators include licensed teachers, school counselors, social workers with at least a master's degree, and school psychologists
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School corporations must submit educator salary information and a resolution committing to the 2.5% increase to the Department of Education before July 1 each year
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Grant amounts are distributed monthly (1/12 per month) alongside state tuition support payments and adjusted based on actual salary costs
Legislative Description
Educator salary increase grant. Provides an annual grant to school corporations to provide a 2.5% salary increase to licensed teachers, school counselors, social workers with at least a master's degree, and school psychologists. Appropriates $315,000,000 for the biennium to make grant distributions in both state fiscal years.
Last Action
Senator Mrvan added as coauthor
2/14/2019