Massachusetts S370 sets minimum pay rates for teachers and education support professionals.

Massachusetts S370 amends the General Laws to establish minimum pay rates for teachers and education support professionals. Teachers must be paid at least $80,000 and education support professionals at least $65,000 starting from the 2030-2031 school year. The bill also mandates that school districts and educational collaboratives cannot pay educators less than these minimum rates. Reimbursements for cost increases will be provided by the Commonwealth, with specific distribution details outlined in the bill. The compensation rates will be adjusted every five years based on inflation.

Massachusetts S370 sets minimum pay rates for teachers and education support professionals.

Massachusetts S370 amends the General Laws to establish minimum pay rates for teachers and education support professionals. Teachers must be paid at least $80,000 and education support professionals at least $65,000 starting from the 2030-2031 school year. The bill also mandates that school districts and educational collaboratives cannot pay educators less than these minimum rates. Reimbursements for cost increases will be provided by the Commonwealth, with specific distribution details outlined in the bill. The compensation rates will be adjusted every five years based on inflation.