- Increase teacher salaries through a direct appropriation in teacher pay and other compensation strategies
- Invest $750 million in 2026-2027 to expand the Teacher Incentive Allotment, bringing more teachers into the merit pay program sooner and increasing merit pay amounts overall
- Waive fees for certification in high-need areas like special education and bilingual education
- Help mitigate costs for districts that hire retired teachers
- Invest in high-quality teacher preparation pathways, including Teacher Residencies, Apprenticeships, and Grow Your Own Programs
- Increase the Mentor Program Allotment and develop a statewide mentor teacher training
- Fund a statewide marketing campaign to recruit more teachers to the profession through high-quality pathways
- Collect data regarding teacher retention and recruitment, including the classifications, grade levels, subject areas, duration, and other relevant data relating to vacancies in teaching positions and create a job board to address vacancies.
Senate Bill 26 – Teacher Bill of Rights/Pay Raises
State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R)
Status:
- Public hearing in Senate Education K-16 2.20.2025
House Bill 2 – Public School Finance
State Rep. Brad Buckley (R)
Status:
- Filed 2.20.2025
