Senate Bill 818 Summary

• Establishes 2020-2021 teacher salary schedule ranging from $3,500/month (0 years experience) to $5,200/month (25+ years), with additional supplements for National Board certification (12%), master's degree teachers (10%), and advanced degrees ($126-$253/month).

• Provides one-time lump sum bonus of $350 to every teacher and instructional support personnel employed in public schools as of October 1, 2020, by October 31, 2020.

• Creates principal salary schedule based on school average daily membership (ranging $68,125-$102,187 annually) with placement determined by school growth scores (Base, Met Growth, or Exceeded Growth columns).

• Sets assistant principal salaries at 19% above the "A" teacher salary schedule, with additional supplements for six-year and doctoral degree certifications ($126-$253/month).

• Appropriates $47,227,728 in nonrecurring General Fund and $8,942,376 from IT Reserve Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for salary increases and reduces State Health Plan employer contribution maximums effective July 1, 2020.