HB1654

In professional employees, further providing for minimum salaries for teachers.

Introduced·6/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1654 mandates equal starting salaries for teachers with the same certification in the same district for the 2026-2027 school term and.

HB1654 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require Pennsylvania school districts to set equal starting salaries for teachers holding the same grade span State instructional certification within the same class and step, starting from the 2026-2027 school term. This change aims to ensure fairness and consistency in teacher compensation across districts.

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Education Committee
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History

Jun 24, 2025

House

Referred to Education