THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

1304

THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to teacher pay.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Section 302A-624, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

     "(a)  The salary schedule for all teachers of the department shall be negotiated pursuant to section 89-9[.]; provided that:

     (1)  For a certified teacher who has completed a state‑approved teacher education program, the starting salary shall be no less than $55,000 a year; and

     (2)  For a certified teacher who has completed a state‑approved teacher education program and earned a master's degree from an accredited teacher education program, the starting salary shall be no less than $60,000 a year."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.


     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Teachers; Starting Salaries; Teacher Education Program

 

Description:

Establishes minimum starting salaries for certified teachers who, with or without a master's degree, have completed an accredited teacher education program.

 

 

 

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