West Virginia HB4939 provides a $10,000 annual salary increase for teachers who achieve National Board Certification.

West Virginia HB4939 offers a $10,000 yearly salary increase for classroom teachers who complete the National Board Certification process and obtain national certification. The bill also reimburses teachers for half of their certification fees and up to $600 for expenses incurred during the certification process. The salary increase is in addition to the state minimum salary schedule and is paid in equal monthly installments. The state board is required to establish selection criteria for teachers and implement the provisions through legislative rules.

West Virginia HB4939 provides a $10,000 annual salary increase for teachers who achieve National Board Certification.

West Virginia HB4939 offers a $10,000 yearly salary increase for classroom teachers who complete the National Board Certification process and obtain national certification. The bill also reimburses teachers for half of their certification fees and up to $600 for expenses incurred during the certification process. The salary increase is in addition to the state minimum salary schedule and is paid in equal monthly installments. The state board is required to establish selection criteria for teachers and implement the provisions through legislative rules.