Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HB1890

Introduced

1/6/25

Refer

1/6/25

Caption

Public school teachers; teacher compensation; Professionally Licensed Teacher Supplemental Pay Program established.

Impact

If enacted, HB1890 would have a significant impact on the Code of Virginia by introducing these supplemental payments as a regular component of teacher compensation in high-need areas. The funds for this program would need to be appropriated by the General Assembly, which highlights the necessity for budget allocations to sustain this initiative in the coming years. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Virginia Department of Education will assess and maintain an updated list of high-vacancy schools to ensure that the funding effectively targets the areas most in need of stable, licensed teachers.

Summary

House Bill 1890 aims to address the pressing issue of teacher shortages in Virginia's public schools through the establishment of the Professionally Licensed Teacher Supplemental Pay Program. This program is designed specifically for professionally licensed teachers employed in high-vacancy public schools, defined as those schools with teacher vacancy rates among the top 10 percent in the state. By offering an annual supplemental payment of $10,000, the bill seeks to improve the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers in these critical educational environments.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB1890 include concerns about the long-term sustainability of the funding for these supplemental payments and whether the program will sufficiently resolve the hiring issues faced by schools with high vacancy rates. Critics may argue that while the financial incentives could help attract teachers initially, the program does not address underlying issues such as working conditions, class sizes, or administrative support that contribute to teacher turnover in these schools. Furthermore, discussions may arise regarding equity, as some may feel that resources should be distributed more broadly among all teachers rather than confined to those in high-vacancy schools.

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Companion Bills

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