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 Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.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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