What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 882.
Teacher Pay Increase: $60,000 Minimum Salary to Combat Staff Shortages.
This Act addresses the teacher shortage crisis by providing federal grants to states that commit to raising the minimum annual salary for full-time teachers to at least $60,000, adjusted for inflation. Citizens can expect improved educational quality as higher wages aim to attract and retain qualified educators, particularly in high-poverty and rural schools. These funds must supplement, not replace, existing state and local teacher salaries.
Key points
Guaranteed Minimum Salary: Full-time public school teachers will receive a minimum annual salary of $60,000 (starting 2024–2025), adjusted yearly for inflation (CPI-U).
Focus on High-Need Areas: Grant funds prioritize school districts serving high-poverty schools or designated rural areas to address the most critical staffing gaps.
State Sustainability Requirement: States receiving grants must demonstrate a plan to maintain the $60,000 minimum salary after the 4-year federal funding period concludes.
Status:
Expired
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