Alabama 2022 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB182

Introduced
2/1/22  

Caption

Public education employees, including K-12, postsecondary education, and AIDB, salary increase

Impact

The bill will modify the State Minimum Salary Schedule to reflect the new pay structure mandated by the proposed salary increases. Each certificated K-12 employee, defined under the act, will receive pay increases correlated to their years of experience and education degree. Importantly, the increase is intended to serve all education figures involved and is aimed at promoting retention and improvement among public education staff, which is particularly crucial amid ongoing discussions about teacher shortages and compensation in the education sector.

Summary

House Bill 182 seeks to implement a six percent salary increase for various public education employees in Alabama, including K-12 educators and employees of two-year postsecondary institutions, as well as staff at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). The proposed increase will take effect for the fiscal year 2022-2023 and is aimed at enhancing the compensation for education professionals based on their qualifications and length of service. This legislation highlights the state's commitment to supporting public education through direct financial incentives for educators.

Contention

While many see this salary increase as a necessary step toward valuing public educators, there may be concerns regarding budget implications and the ability of local educational institutions to sustain these increases in the long term. There could be debates about whether these changes adequately address the disparities in wages across different educational institutions and whether they will significantly impact overall educational outcomes within the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HB146

Public education employees, including K-12, postsecondary education, and AIDB, salary increase

AL SB278

Public education employees, providing compensation to full-time public education employees, on the job injury program, trust fund, and board created

AL SB1

Public education employees, providing compensation to full-time public education employees, on the job injury program, trust fund, and board created

AL HB439

Public K-12 education, employment, qualifications, and training of technology directors

AL SB75

Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

AL HB145

Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

AL SB112

Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026

AL HB169

Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026

AL SB33

Public K-12 education, employment of assistant superintendents, assistant chief school finance officers, and assistant principals by contract provided for local boards of education

AL HB32

Local boards of education, salary payment schedule for employees

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.