SB870

Providing $10,000 pay raise to teachers across five years

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB870 proposes a $10,000 pay raise for teachers over five years and a 25% raise for service personnel.

West Virginia SB870 amends the state minimum salaries for teachers and service personnel. It provides a $10,000 pay raise for teachers across five years, with a $2,000 raise each school year from 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. The bill also increases the minimum monthly pay for service personnel by 25% over five years, with a five percent raise each year starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The bill details specific salary schedules and additional pay for various classifications and years of experience.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 9

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

Senate

To Education then Finance

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in Senate