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Committee advances automatic teacher step increases amid questions on bargaining law
Summary
SB2391 SD2 to make step and longevity increases automatic passed the committee after debate. The state's chief negotiator and Attorney General’s office warned the change may conflict with collective bargaining law; HSTA and other supporters argued step movement helps teacher retention.
The House Committee on Education passed SB2391 SD2 on March 19, a measure that would make annual step and longevity pay movements automatic for teachers subject to legislative funding. Supporters said automatic step movement would aid recruitment and retention; opponents cautioned the change may clash with collective bargaining rules.
Supporters: HSTA and education advocates urged adoption. “Annual step…
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