teacher pay

Indiana lawmakers passed a measure to increase starting teacher pay to $5,000 a year. Now the measure will head to the governor.

Under the proposal, school administrators would have to set aside money for supplemental pay before collective bargaining.

School officials and representatives raised concerns to state lawmakers Tuesday about how some tax reform measures could hurt public school districts.

A bill that would raise the floor for teacher pay in Indiana passed out of the Senate Education and Career Development Committee.

A measure proposed by state lawmakers and endorsed by the Indiana secretary of education would raise teacher pay to a minimum of $45,000 and provide teachers with up to 20 days of paid parental leave.

Braun's agenda aligns closely with his campaign promises, providing specifics about expected changes in education, such as boosting starting teacher pay and limiting discussions about gender identity in schools.

The annual report showed most Hoosier teachers received salary increases in 2023-24.

Teacher pay in Indiana now ranges from $40,000 – which is the state’s minimum – to $110,000.

The Richmond Community Schools board recently set up temporary “supplemental payments” to teachers for this school year. But the local teachers union argues the payments infringe on their bargaining rights.

ISTA has consistently pushed for increased funding and it was their number one priority for this legislative session.