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MA S370

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Gomez

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum salary of $70,000 for public school teachers and $55,000 for education support professionals effective July 1, 2025, increasing to $80,000 and $65,000 respectively on July 1, 2030
  • Requires the commonwealth to 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
  • Education support professionals include paraeducators, tutors, family liaisons, interpreters, custodial workers, food service workers, security workers, and transportation workers, excluding certified teachers
  • Beginning July 1, 2035, minimum compensation rates will be adjusted every five years based on the consumer price index for inflation
  • Implementation must comply with collective bargaining requirements under Chapter 150E, and districts may pay higher than the minimum amounts

Legislative Description

Relative to educator pay

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2792

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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