WV SB713

Amends West Virginia Code §18A-4-2 and §18A-4-8a to provide a 10 percent pay raise for all public school staff.

Updates the State Minimum Salary Schedule for teachers, with salaries ranging from $39,057 for entry-level 4th Class teachers to over $64,000 for experienced teachers with doctorates (based on education level and years of experience from 0-34 years).

Applies to all public school employees including teachers and service personnel, with salary increases based on existing classification and experience tiers.

Introduced February 2, 2026 by Senator Chapman and referred to the Committee on Education and then to the Committee on Finance.