Washington HB2538 aims to increase pay equity for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges.

Washington HB2538 addresses the persistent wage gap between part-time and full-time faculty at community and technical colleges. The bill mandates that part-time faculty compensation must equal or exceed 75 percent of full-time faculty pay starting in 2028-29, 80 percent in 2029-30, and 85 percent in 2030-31. This change aims to improve faculty availability, strengthen connections to institutions, and ensure teaching remains a viable career path. The bill also requires colleges to develop plans to achieve pay equity and report progress to the governor and legislature.

Washington HB2538 aims to increase pay equity for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges.

Washington HB2538 addresses the persistent wage gap between part-time and full-time faculty at community and technical colleges. The bill mandates that part-time faculty compensation must equal or exceed 75 percent of full-time faculty pay starting in 2028-29, 80 percent in 2029-30, and 85 percent in 2030-31. This change aims to improve faculty availability, strengthen connections to institutions, and ensure teaching remains a viable career path. The bill also requires colleges to develop plans to achieve pay equity and report progress to the governor and legislature.