Relating to expansion of the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
Impact
If enacted, HB1130 would significantly influence state laws pertaining to educational funding and teacher compensation mechanisms. The bill seeks to amend existing Education Code provisions that govern salary factors per experience level, and it proposes additional state aid to support school districts that may be financially challenged by the new salary structure. Implementing this bill would promote equitable compensation across school districts, potentially leading to increased quality in education by attracting and retaining more experienced educators.
Summary
House Bill 1130 proposes an expansion of the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees in Texas. The bill outlines specific salary factors based on years of experience, which would adjust the remuneration levels for teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses employed in public educational roles. The adjustments are aimed at better compensating these professionals according to their tenure and contributions in the educational field, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and retention rates for educational staff across the state.
Contention
Discussion surrounding the bill may involve debates on the adequacy of state funding for education, especially concerning how increased salaries will be financed. Lawmakers may voice concerns from constituents regarding how the bill might impact local school budgets or the ramifications of requiring additional financial resources from the state. Opponents might argue that while the intention to increase salaries for educators is noble, the fiscal implications could lead to future budget constraints or reallocation impacts in other critical areas of education and public services.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Congratulating The 2022 National Distinguished Principal, 2022 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2022 Golden Key Awardee, 2022 Outstanding Library Service Awardee, And 2023 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.