Bill Summary for H 769 (2015-2016)

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Apr 16 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 769 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 14, 2015
AN ACT TO INCREASE TEACHER PAY BY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Intro. by Iler, Elmore, Cotham, Holloway.

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As title indicates. Also provides for a teacher salary schedule for 2015-16 and provides that teachers receive an amount equal to the greater of the applicable amount on the salary schedule, or the sum of the teacher's salary that was effective for the 2013‑14 school year plus the annual longevity payment that was effective for the 2013‑14 school year. Appropriates $251,800,000 for 2015‑16 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction and $251,800,000 for 2016‑17 fiscal year to implement the provisions of this act for teachers and instructional support personnel employed by schools administered by local school administrative units, charter schools, and schools operated by state agencies. Effective July 1, 2015.