SF3490 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minimum compensation establishment for teachers and certain other school staff
Related bill: HF3119
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to establish minimum compensation levels for teachers and certain unlicensed school staff in Minnesota. It also introduces aid programs to support the increased base compensation for teachers and set minimum wage requirements for unlicensed staff members.
Main Provisions
Minimum Teacher Compensation:
- For the 2026-2027 school year, full-time teachers with a master’s degree will earn a minimum base salary: $80,000 if newly employed and $100,000 if they have at least ten years of teaching experience. Other full-time teachers will earn a minimum of $60,000.
- These compensation thresholds will be adjusted for inflation starting in the 2027-2028 school year, calculated every four years.
Minimum Wage for Unlicensed Staff:
- Unlicensed school staff members will be paid at least $25 per hour starting with the 2026-2027 school year. This minimum wage will also be adjusted for inflation every four years.
Aid Programs:
- New aid programs will be established to provide financial support to school districts for meeting the new compensation thresholds. The aid is calculated based on the difference between the new compensation thresholds and existing wages as of September 1, 2025.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces a structured increase in wages for teachers and unlicensed staff, a move not currently codified in Minnesota law.
- The bill mandates automatic inflation adjustments to ensure that both teacher compensation and unlicensed staff wages maintain their purchasing power over time.
- Establishment of new state-funded aid programs to facilitate the increased financial burden on school districts associated with raising these wages.
Relevant Terms
- Teacher compensation
- Unlicensed staff wages
- Inflation adjustment
- Base teacher compensation aid
- School funding aid
- Education finance
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| May 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| May 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Finance |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Base teacher compensation aid eligibility for school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units mentioned under section 123A.24, subdivision 2."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 123A.24, subdivision 2, is referenced about cooperative units involving base teacher compensation aid.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "123A.24",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
}
]