House Bill 239 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

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

Summary

HB239 would raise salaries for Alabama public education employees by 2% in FY 2026-2027 and update related salary schedules across K-12, AIDB, and two-year colleges.

What This Bill Does

It raises the State Minimum Salary Schedule by 2% for certificated personnel (K-12) and requires local boards to place employees on the updated schedule. It provides a 2% pay increase for Education Support Personnel (K-12), adult bus drivers, and related staff, with local salary schedules adjusted accordingly. For Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) employees, it establishes a 2% increase with schedule rules for certificated and support staff and requires local schedules to reflect the changes. For two-year postsecondary institutions, it requires a 2% increase and credits prior public education experience toward salary placement, with no increases beyond what the act specifies and other miscellaneous provisions governing timing and administration.

Who It Affects

• Certificated personnel (K-12 teachers and related staff) who would receive a 2% pay increase and be placed on the revised state/local salary schedules, with degree and experience affecting placement.
• Education support personnel (K-12 support staff, adult bus drivers, and certain AIDB staff) who would receive a 2% pay increase and have their local salary schedules adjusted accordingly.

Key Provisions

• 2% salary increase for certificated K-12 personnel beginning FY 2026-2027, with corresponding increases to the State Minimum Salary Schedule and proper placement on local schedules based on degree and experience.
• 2% salary increase for Education Support Personnel (K-12), including full-time and part-time staff, with separate local salary schedules and implementation starting in FY 2026-2027.
• AIDB provisions for certificated and support staff to receive a 2% increase in FY 2026-2027, with revised schedules and required postings of advanced degrees as earned.
• Two-Year Postsecondary Institutions must revise salary schedules to reflect a 2% increase for FY 2026-2027, credit prior public education experience toward salary placement, and ensure no increases exceed 2% unless specifically provided.
• Miscellaneous provisions include pro rata increases for extended contract periods, local increments remain in addition to state increases, and certain exemptions (e.g., local salary supplements, NBPTS bonuses, JROTC federal pay) continue to apply; superintendent pay is exempt unless approved by a majority vote.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

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