KY HB921

Public school teachers holding a professional certificate for teaching exceptional children receive an annual salary supplement of $10,000 while employed in a position requiring that certificate

Applies to teachers at public schools, Kentucky School for the Blind, and Kentucky School for the Deaf

Local school boards may provide additional funds to reach the $10,000 total if state appropriations fall short

Supplement is added to base salary and counts toward Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System contributions

Supplement ceases when a teacher is no longer employed in a classroom position requiring the exceptional children certificate