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Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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Teacher compensation. Provides that a school corporation may increase a teacher's base salary that exceeds the salary specified in the school corporation's compensation plan if the teacher possesses a master's degree that is: (1) directly related to the content area of a dual credit course or another course taught by the teacher; or (2) approved by the governing body of the school corporation. (Current law provides that a school corporation may provide a supplemental payment to a teacher that exceeds the salary specified in the school corporation's compensation plan if the teacher has earned a master's degree in a content Teacher compensation. Provides that a school corporation may increase a teacher's base salary that exceeds the salary specified in the school corporation's compensation plan if the teacher possesses a master's degree that is: (1) directly related to the content area of a dual credit course or another course taught by the teacher; or (2) approved by the governing body of the school corporation. (Current law provides that a school corporation may provide a supplemental payment to a teacher that exceeds the salary specified in the school corporation's compensation plan if the teacher has earned a master's degree in a content area directly related to the subject matter of a dual credit course or another course taught by the teacher.) Provides that a school corporation may increase the base salary of an elementary school teacher who possesses a master's degree in math, reading, or literacy. (Current law provides that a supplemental payment may be made to an elementary school teacher who earns a master's degree in math or reading and literacy.) ... View more