HB182 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Public education employees, including K-12, postsecondary education, and AIDB, salary increase

Summary

HB182 would grant a six percent pay raise to most public education employees in Alabama starting in FY 2022-2023 by updating salary schedules and placement rules.

What This Bill Does

It requires a six percent salary increase for certificated K-12 staff and updates the State Minimum Salary Schedule accordingly for 2022-2023. It also provides a six percent pay increase for education support personnel (K-12), including adult bus drivers, and establishes separate local salary schedules reflecting this increase. The bill extends the six percent increase to employees of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) and to two-year postsecondary institutions, with credits for prior public education experience to ensure proper placement. Funding for these increases would come from the Education Trust Fund budget; there are pro rata adjustments for contracts beyond 187 days, and local districts have some flexibility and exemptions for certain staff or local salary supplements.

Who It Affects

• Certificated K-12 employees (teachers) and Department of Youth Services School District teachers: receive a 6% pay raise and placement on the State Minimum Salary Schedule based on years of experience and degrees.
• Education Support Personnel (K-12), including adult bus drivers and related staff: receive a 6% pay raise and have local salary schedules adjusted accordingly.
• Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) employees: both certificated and education support staff receive 6% pay increases and new local schedules reflecting the raise.
• Two-year postsecondary institution employees (Community College System): salary schedules revised to reflect a 6% increase for 2022-2023, with proper placement based on experience and prior public education work.

Key Provisions

• Six percent pay increase for certificated K-12 personnel starting in FY 2022-2023, with the State Minimum Salary Schedule updated to reflect 6% increases at all steps.
• Education Support Personnel (K-12) and adult bus drivers receive a six percent pay increase starting FY 2022-2023, with base pay for part-time staff also raised by six percent.
• Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) employees receive six percent increases for certificated staff and six percent for education support personnel, with separate local schedules for each job class.
• Two-year postsecondary institutions' salary schedules are revised to reflect a six percent increase for FY 2022-2023, including proper credit for prior public education experience in placement.
• Funding and disbursement for these increases are handled via the Education Trust Fund; increases may include pro rata adjustments for contracts extending beyond 187 days and local implementations.
• Certain exclusions apply: superintendents are not automatically included; local boards may exclude part-time community education staff; increases do not apply to local supplements, Board-certified bonuses, or certain JROTC-related pay.

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Subjects

Education