Budget workshop: HB2 brings state funding increases and prompts teacher pay changes

Jun 3, 2025

District presenters told the board that House Bill 2 authorizes roughly $8.5 billion statewide and provides district-level per-student increases; the packet outlined targeted teacher raises and an expanded Teacher Incentive Allotment. The board reviewed how funds could be applied to salaries, counselors, nurses and safety upgrades.

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At the June 3 special meeting, Santa Rosa ISD administrators told the board that state legislative action in HB2 would provide roughly $8.5 billion for public schools statewide and allocate per-student increases the district could use for base allotments, salary increases and operating costs.

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