Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB37

Caption

Relating to stipends for certain public school teachers.

Impact

The implementation of SB37 is expected to have a significant impact on how Texas public schools incentivize teaching positions. By providing stipends, the state acknowledges the essential contributions of experienced teachers and seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to teacher shortages, particularly in specialized subject areas. This bill will also ensure that school districts can offer competitive compensation that may assist in attracting and retaining talent amid increasing demands for educational quality.

Summary

Senate Bill 37, titled 'Relating to stipends for certain public school teachers,' aims to provide additional financial incentives to classroom teachers in Texas. Under this bill, teachers with at least three years of classroom experience and those serving in designated teacher shortage areas will receive an annual stipend of $500. This stipend is intended to be an addition to the regular salary that teachers receive according to their district's salary schedule, emphasizing the need for financial support to attract and retain qualified educators in crucial teaching positions.

Contention

While SB37 aims to provide necessary support to broad sectors of educators, some critics argue that the stipends might not be enough to resolve the deeper systemic issues plaguing public education, such as funding disparities and overall teacher compensation. Opponents may contend that while the stipends are beneficial, they fall short in addressing the comprehensive needs of the educational system, such as improving working conditions and making more substantial investments in public education infrastructure. Discussions surrounding the bill may also explore whether these stipends could inadvertently create disparities among teachers based on their subject areas and the differential state aid provided to various districts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB177

Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.

TX HB90

Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX HB11

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.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX HB4188

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.

TX HB116

Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, certain allotments under the Foundation School Program, determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system, and credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.