House Bill 592 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

State Minimum Salary Schedule; adjustment provided for certificated private school teachers at accredited private schools upon transfer to public school employment

Summary

HB592 would place certificated teachers who previously worked in accredited private schools onto the public school State Minimum Salary Schedule with an initial adjustment based on their private-school service when they transfer.

What This Bill Does

Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, public K-12 schools would grant a salary adjustment on the State Minimum Salary Schedule to eligible teachers who have at least five years of prior qualified private school employment. The adjustment equals half a year of salary for each year of private-school service, with a minimum of 2.5 years for five years of service and a maximum of 10 years for twenty years of service. Teachers who transferred from private to public schools between June 1, 2022 and the start of the 2026-2027 year may apply for the adjustment in 2026-2027 by submitting documentation to the local superintendent. Years served in qualified private school employment may not be counted toward retirement.

Who It Affects

• Certificated teachers who previously worked at accredited private schools and later move to public K-12 schools in Alabama, who would be eligible for a salary adjustment.
• Teachers who transferred from private to public schools between June 1, 2022 and the start of the 2026-2027 year, who may claim the adjustment in 2026-2027 by submitting documentation.
• Local school district superintendents and administrators who must review eligibility documentation and implement the salary adjustments.
• Retirement systems or teachers who may be affected because years of private-school service would not count toward retirement.

Key Provisions

• Defines qualified private school employment as full-time employment of a certificated teacher at an accredited private school.
• From the 2026-2027 school year, eligible teachers with at least five years of private-school service receive a salary adjustment on the State Minimum Salary Schedule equal to 0.5 year of salary for each year of private-service; minimum 2.5 years for five years of service; maximum 10 years for twenty years of service.
• Teachers who transferred from private to public schools between June 1, 2022 and the start of the 2026-2027 year may claim the adjustment in the 2026-2027 year by submitting documentation to the local superintendent.
• Years served in qualified private school employment may not be counted toward retirement.
• The act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 10, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education