NC Working Families Act (H1136) Summary

• Establishes 2022-2023 teacher salary schedule ranging from $3,660-$5,650 monthly based on experience, with supplements for National Board certification (12%), master's degrees (10%), and advanced degrees ($126-$253/month)

• Appropriates $350.008 million in recurring funds and $122 million in nonrecurring funds to increase compensation for public school employees, including $500 bonuses for teachers and school-based administrators and raises for central office staff and noncertified personnel

• Increases salaries by 5% for state-funded employees (up from 2.5%), provides additional 2.5% increase for law enforcement and healthcare professionals, implements 3% cost-of-living adjustment for state retirees, and authorizes up to 12 weeks paid parental leave for full-time state employees

• Appropriates $2 billion for public school energy efficiency improvements, including $1 billion for building upgrades, $500 million for solar panel installation, and $500 million for electric school buses

• Invests $39 million in healthcare including Innovations waiver expansion, $19 million for addiction treatment, $10 million for mental health professionals assisting law enforcement, and $52.65 million for school behavioral health support staff