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MA H733

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erika Uyterhoeven

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum salary of $70,000 for teachers and $55,000 for education support professionals starting July 1, 2025, increasing to $80,000 and $65,000 respectively on July 1, 2030
  • Education support professionals covered include paraeducators, tutors, family liaisons, interpreters, custodial workers, food services workers, transportation workers, and security staff
  • Commonwealth will reimburse school districts for cost increases: 100% in the year of increase, 60% in year two, 40% in year three, and 20% in year four
  • Beginning July 1, 2035, minimum compensation rates will be adjusted every five years based on consumer price index inflation
  • Reimbursements cannot be deducted from Chapter 70 education funding or other existing state appropriations

Legislative Description

Relative to educator pay

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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