Maryland SB957 establishes salary increases for teachers with National Board Certification, effective July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB957 sets minimum salary increases for teachers with National Board Certification, effective July 1, 2026. Teachers with a 10-year National Board Certification (NBC) can receive a $15,000 salary increase upon renewal. Teachers with a 5-year NBC can receive a $8,000 increase for first maintenance and $7,000 for second maintenance. Teachers at low-performing schools receive an additional $7,000. The minimum teacher salary will be $60,000. Salary increases are shared between the state and county, with calculations based on local wealth per pupil.

Maryland SB957 establishes salary increases for teachers with National Board Certification, effective July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB957 sets minimum salary increases for teachers with National Board Certification, effective July 1, 2026. Teachers with a 10-year National Board Certification (NBC) can receive a $15,000 salary increase upon renewal. Teachers with a 5-year NBC can receive a $8,000 increase for first maintenance and $7,000 for second maintenance. Teachers at low-performing schools receive an additional $7,000. The minimum teacher salary will be $60,000. Salary increases are shared between the state and county, with calculations based on local wealth per pupil.