Sets the minimum hourly pay rate for all noncertified public school employee at $17/hour and requires the State Board of Education to make the necessary increases.

Allows funding for local school administrative units provided in this act to be used to supplement the salaries of noncertified public school employees whose salaries are supported from non-state funds to meet the minimum $17/hour rate.

Appropriates $144.7 million in recurring funds in 2025-26 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction to implement the act.

Effective July 1, 2025.