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NC H309

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Erin Pare

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Sets minimum hourly compensation rate for all noncertified public school employees at $15.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2021, with the State Board of Education adjusting salary grades as necessary.
  • Requires annual salary increases for noncertified public school employees with state-funded salaries of either 2% or the amount needed to reach $15.00 per hour, whichever is greater, for permanent full-time employees on 12-month contracts.
  • Applies prorated and equitable salary increases to permanent full-time employees on contracts shorter than 12 months, permanent part-time employees, and temporary and permanent hourly employees.
  • Appropriates $124,000,000 in recurring general funds to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to implement the provisions.
  • Permits state funding to supplement salaries of noncertified employees funded by non-state sources, but prohibits use of funds to replace existing state or non-state salary support.

Legislative Description

Noncertified Public School Employee Raises

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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