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Governor highlights 'largest teacher pay raise' and rising starting salaries
Summary
The Governor said the administration passed what he described as the largest teacher pay raise in state history and that starting teacher salaries are now 'top 10 in the nation,' citing the legislature's role in the change.
The Governor highlighted K–12 teacher pay as a central accomplishment, saying the administration and the legislature "approved the largest teacher pay raise in Utah history." He said, "A starting teacher in Utah now makes a salary that is top 10 in the nation," framing the increase as a bipartisan legislative achievement.
The remarks did not include specific dollar amounts, target salary figures, or dates for implementation. The Governor credited legislators in attendance for their role in passing the pay increases and positioned the raise as part of a broader set of priorities that included tax reform and workforce development.
